{"product_id":"chocolate-honeysuckle","title":"Chocolate Honeysuckle","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"pd-title-head\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eLonicera henryi\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trellises, arbors, fences, garden walls, screens, groundcover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unusual purple-chocolate flowers with yellow throats bloom abundantly through summer, offering a color palette unlike any other honeysuckle. Semi-evergreen to evergreen foliage with glossy, lance-shaped leaves provides year-round screening in milder climates. Non-invasive twining habit stays manageable on garden structures without the aggressive spreading of Japanese honeysuckle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Partial Shade to Full Sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife Cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-Evergreen Vine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Climbing — twining vine with cinnamon-colored stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Purple to Yellow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–20 feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–8 feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early to midsummer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to Fast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSummary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChocolate Honeysuckle is one of the most distinctive and underused ornamental vines available. While most honeysuckles bloom in familiar shades of white, yellow, or red, Lonicera henryi produces clusters of small, richly colored flowers in shades of purple, chocolate, and maroon that age to warm yellowish tones. The effect is subtle and sophisticated, attracting hummingbirds and close inspection in equal measure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe glossy, deep green, lance-shaped foliage is held on attractive cinnamon-colored stems and remains evergreen through most winters in zones 7 and warmer. In colder areas the leaves may curl and drop during the harshest months but recover quickly in spring. Small blue-black berries follow the flowers and provide food for songbirds in late summer and fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative to China and introduced to Western gardens in 1908, Chocolate Honeysuckle is a well-behaved twining vine that lacks the aggressive spreading habit of Japanese honeysuckle. It is an excellent choice for trellises, arbors, fences, and garden walls where a moderately vigorous, non-invasive vine with year-round foliage interest is desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChocolate Honeysuckle Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in partial shade to full sun. Chocolate Honeysuckle performs best with some shade, particularly for the root zone, and will flower well in dappled light. Full sun is tolerated in cooler climates with adequate moisture. It prefers fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil and adapts to a range of types including clay and sandy soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater regularly during the first growing season. Once established, Chocolate Honeysuckle handles moderate drought but performs best with consistent moisture. Fertilize in spring with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/almanacplanting.com\/products\/slow-release-fertilizer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eslow release fertilizer\u003c\/a\u003e if desired. Provide a sturdy trellis, fence, or arbor for the twining stems. Prune after flowering to shape and thin as needed. The vine can be cut back hard in spring to rejuvenate if it becomes overgrown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSize\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Size is the Chocolate Honeysuckle for Sale Online?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Chocolate Honeysuckle ships in a greenhouse-grade grow pot and is appropriately sized for its container at the time of shipment. If you have specific sizing or planting questions, please \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/almanacplanting.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"Contact Almanac Planting Co\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow Large Does Chocolate Honeysuckle Grow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChocolate Honeysuckle reaches 10 to 20 feet depending on support and growing conditions. It is moderately vigorous and can be kept smaller with regular pruning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are some common names for this plant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis plant is commonly known as Chocolate Honeysuckle, Henry’s Honeysuckle, and Evergreen Honeysuckle. It is named after Augustine Henry, the Irish botanist who collected extensively in China.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Chocolate Honeysuckle evergreen?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChocolate Honeysuckle is semi-evergreen to fully evergreen depending on winter severity. In zones 7 and warmer, the glossy foliage typically persists year-round. In colder zones the leaves may curl and drop during harsh cold snaps but recover in spring. Browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/almanacplanting.com\/collections\/vines-and-climbers\"\u003eFlowering Vines \u0026amp; Climbing Plants\u003c\/a\u003e collection for more year-round vine options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Chocolate Honeysuckle invasive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Unlike the problematic Japanese honeysuckle, Chocolate Honeysuckle is a well-behaved, non-invasive vine that stays manageable on garden structures with minimal pruning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Chocolate Honeysuckle deer resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Lonicera henryi is considered deer resistant and is also tolerant of rabbits. Explore our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/almanacplanting.com\/collections\/deer-resistant-plants\"\u003edeer-resistant plants\u003c\/a\u003e collection for more options.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Almanac Planting Co","offers":[{"title":"3 Gallon \/ Ship ASAP","offer_id":46705166942370,"sku":"PNO6-ChocHn-3-1yr","price":79.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9374\/6850\/files\/Chocolate-Honeysuckle-1.jpg?v=1775466200","url":"https:\/\/almanacplanting.com\/products\/chocolate-honeysuckle","provider":"Almanac Planting Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}