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Mandarin Honeysuckle
SKU:
1928810-P
UPC:
014949591215
$17.59 - $55.99
- Clusters of mandarin‑orange tubular flowers (pale orange interiors) with a long bloom window from late spring into fall.
- Fast‑growing, twining vine that quickly clothes arbors, fences, and trellises; typically 15–20 ft with support.
- Cold‑hardy and easy‑care: thrives in full sun with average, well‑drained soil; deciduous in winter.
- Pollinator magnet—especially hummingbirds—and versatile for espalier, screening, or groundcover uses.
Mandarin Honeysuckle (Lonicera × ‘Mandarin’) is a vigorous, twining climber renowned for its sunset‑toned, mandarin‑orange trumpets that flower from late spring well into fall. Bred for hardiness and performance, it thrives in full sun and average, well‑drained soils, quickly covering supports while staying manageable with a single seasonal prune. Use it to add bold color, cottage‑garden charm, and reliable pollinator appeal to arbors, fences, posts, or to drape along walls in USDA Zones 4–9.
Botanical Name
Lonicera × ‘Mandarin’ — commonly sold as Mandarin Honeysuckle.
Plant Type & Habit
Fast‑growing, twining climber with a free‑flowering habit; can be trained vertically or allowed to sprawl as a groundcover where space allows.
Mature Size
Typically 15–20 ft tall with support; spread varies by training and structure.
Hardiness
USDA Zones 4–9; deciduous in winter.
Light & Exposure
Full sun recommended for best bloom; tolerates light partial sun. Ensure good air flow around the vine.
Soil & Water
Performs in average, well‑drained soils. Water deeply and regularly the first season; once established, reduce frequency.
Flowers & Bloom Season
Showy, mandarin‑orange trumpets with pale orange interiors; late spring through fall flowering in successive flushes.
Foliage & Seasonal Color
Healthy green leaves on twining stems provide a lush backdrop to the vivid blooms; fresh growth reads especially vibrant in spring.
Uses & Landscape Ideas
- Arbors, trellises, fences, lamp posts for vertical color and cottage charm.
- Espalier or light privacy screening along wire or lattice.
- Groundcover on banks where a natural, draping effect is desired.
Training & Support
Provide a sturdy support (trellis, wire, arbor). Guide young shoots early; stems twine naturally as they lengthen.
Pruning & Maintenance
Prune annually after the main bloom flush or during dormancy to control size and direct new flowering wood. Feed in spring if soils are lean.
Pollinators & Wildlife
Highly attractive to hummingbirds and other pollinators; ornamental berries may follow bloom in some regions.
Planting & Spacing
Plant at the same depth as in the nursery container near the intended support. Space based on structure length and desired density; allow access for seasonal pruning.
Origin & Breeding
Selected for bold mandarin‑orange blooms and garden performance; part of a Canadian breeding line combining garden vigor and cold tolerance.
Containers & Small Spaces
Suitable for large containers with a freestanding obelisk or hoop; ensure free‑draining potting mix and regular irrigation during peak growth.
Problem Solving & Toughness
Easy‑care and fast‑covering; thrives in average soils and urban conditions when drainage is good.
- Clusters of mandarin‑orange tubular flowers (pale orange interiors) with a long bloom window from late spring into fall.
- Fast‑growing, twining vine that quickly clothes arbors, fences, and trellises; typically 15–20 ft with support.
- Cold‑hardy and easy‑care: thrives in full sun with average, well‑drained soil; deciduous in winter.
- Pollinator magnet—especially hummingbirds—and versatile for espalier, screening, or groundcover uses.
Mandarin Honeysuckle (Lonicera × ‘Mandarin’) is a vigorous, twining climber renowned for its sunset‑toned, mandarin‑orange trumpets that flower from late spring well into fall. Bred for hardiness and performance, it thrives in full sun and average, well‑drained soils, quickly covering supports while staying manageable with a single seasonal prune. Use it to add bold color, cottage‑garden charm, and reliable pollinator appeal to arbors, fences, posts, or to drape along walls in USDA Zones 4–9.
Botanical Name
Lonicera × ‘Mandarin’ — commonly sold as Mandarin Honeysuckle.
Plant Type & Habit
Fast‑growing, twining climber with a free‑flowering habit; can be trained vertically or allowed to sprawl as a groundcover where space allows.
Mature Size
Typically 15–20 ft tall with support; spread varies by training and structure.
Hardiness
USDA Zones 4–9; deciduous in winter.
Light & Exposure
Full sun recommended for best bloom; tolerates light partial sun. Ensure good air flow around the vine.
Soil & Water
Performs in average, well‑drained soils. Water deeply and regularly the first season; once established, reduce frequency.
Flowers & Bloom Season
Showy, mandarin‑orange trumpets with pale orange interiors; late spring through fall flowering in successive flushes.
Foliage & Seasonal Color
Healthy green leaves on twining stems provide a lush backdrop to the vivid blooms; fresh growth reads especially vibrant in spring.
Uses & Landscape Ideas
- Arbors, trellises, fences, lamp posts for vertical color and cottage charm.
- Espalier or light privacy screening along wire or lattice.
- Groundcover on banks where a natural, draping effect is desired.
Training & Support
Provide a sturdy support (trellis, wire, arbor). Guide young shoots early; stems twine naturally as they lengthen.
Pruning & Maintenance
Prune annually after the main bloom flush or during dormancy to control size and direct new flowering wood. Feed in spring if soils are lean.
Pollinators & Wildlife
Highly attractive to hummingbirds and other pollinators; ornamental berries may follow bloom in some regions.
Planting & Spacing
Plant at the same depth as in the nursery container near the intended support. Space based on structure length and desired density; allow access for seasonal pruning.
Origin & Breeding
Selected for bold mandarin‑orange blooms and garden performance; part of a Canadian breeding line combining garden vigor and cold tolerance.
Containers & Small Spaces
Suitable for large containers with a freestanding obelisk or hoop; ensure free‑draining potting mix and regular irrigation during peak growth.
Problem Solving & Toughness
Easy‑care and fast‑covering; thrives in average soils and urban conditions when drainage is good.
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