Pink Honeysuckle Vine
Lonicera hispidula
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Pink Honeysuckle Vine highlights at a glance!
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Botanical Name
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Brand
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Growing Zones6, 7, 8
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Growth RateFast
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Mature Height
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Leaf Color
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Flower Color
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NativeYes
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Pollinator FriendlyYes
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Bloom PeriodEarly Spring
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FragrantYes
Characteristics
Where To Plant
When To Prune
- Late Spring
Water & Moisture Needs
- Moderate
Sunlight Needs
Soil Needs
- Well Drained
Growing Zones 6-8
Pink Honeysuckle Vine | Nature Hills
Pretty in pink and sweet as can be, the Pink Honeysuckle (Lonicera hispidula) brings rosy blooms, a sweet perfume fragrance, and nonstop hummingbird appeal to any garden. This fast-growing climbing vine or groundcover shows off curly pink petals, bright yellow stamens, and nectar-rich flowers from spring into early summer. Tough, fragrant, and adaptable, it is a standout choice for pollinator gardens, trellises, and fences.
This native Honeysuckle offers soft green foliage, a twining growth habit, and clusters of shiny red berries after flowering that birds adore. Loved for generations and symbolic of sweet devotion, this hardy Lonicera thrives in clay soil, dry conditions, and even brief flooding.
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Key Features
- Rosy pink, curly blooms with a sweet perfume fragrance
- Hummingbird and butterfly magnet learn more
- Climbing vine or versatile groundcover
- Bright yellow stamens for added color
- Red fall berries for birds
- Fast growing, hardy, drought-tolerant
- Tolerates clay soil and brief flooding
Landscaping Uses
Pink Honeysuckle brings fast vertical color or easy groundcover to wildlife-friendly gardens and cottage landscapes. For even more ideas on where to showcase these stunning flowering vines, explore this helpful guide: Top 10 Flowering Vines for Home Gardens.
- Mailbox plantings
- Trellises, arbors, pergolas
- Fence or railing accents
- Slopes or bare ground as groundcover
- Pollinator gardens with Geraniums, Catmint, or Russian Sage pollinator tips
- Near patios to enjoy the fragrance
Care And Maintenance
Hardy in USDA zones 7 to 10, this woody vine thrives in full sun to partial shade and adapts to clay, poor soils, and dry conditions.
For step-by-step planting help, see this guide: How to Plant Honeysuckle.
Don’t forget to order your Nature Hills Root Booster for lifelong mycorrhizal support: Nature Hills Root Booster
- Planting Time: Spring or fall
- Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil Requirements: Well-drained preferred; tolerates clay, poor soil, and brief flooding
- Moisture Needs: Moderate; keep new plants watered their first year. Use the Finger Test: Finger Test Video
- Arborist Mulch: Maintain a 3 to 4 inch mulch layer: How and Why to Mulch
- Fertilization Needs: Compost or balanced fertilizer in spring
- Pruning Info: Trim after flowering; deadhead if needed: Deadheading Guide
- Renewal Pruning: Seldom needed
- Special Perks: Deer-resistant, drought-tolerant, wildlife-friendly, clay-tolerant
Pink, Sweet, And Hard To Beat
This rosy rambler delivers fragrance, fast color, and pollinator joy all season. Order your Pink Honeysuckle today and enjoy sweet blooms and wildlife charm from naturehills.com!
FAQs
Is Pink Honeysuckle fragrant?
Yes, it has a sweet, rosy perfume.
Does Pink Honeysuckle attract hummingbirds?
Yes, it draws hummingbirds, butterflies, and other pollinators.
Can Pink Honeysuckle be used as groundcover?
Yes, it sprawls beautifully when not given support to climb.
Does it produce berries?
Yes, shiny red berries in fall that birds love.
Is Pink Honeysuckle invasive?
No, this native Lonicera is well-behaved.
