{"product_id":"john-clayton-honeysuckle","title":"John Clayton Honeysuckle","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"pd-title-head\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eLonicera sempervirens\u003c\/em\u003e 'John Clayton'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trellises, arbors, fences, mailbox posts, garden walls, pollinator gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clear yellow tubular flowers bloom prolifically from late spring and repeat into fall, providing one of the longest bloom seasons of any native vine. Compact, well-behaved growth habit stays manageable on garden structures without the aggressive spreading of invasive honeysuckle species. Outstanding hummingbird and butterfly magnet with ornamental orange-red berries that attract songbirds in fall.\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 Full Sun to Partial Shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife Cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deciduous Vine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Climbing — twining vine with a compact, restrained habit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue-Green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–15 feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–6 feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late spring through fall\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\u003eJohn Clayton Honeysuckle is the yellow-flowered form of our native trumpet honeysuckle, discovered growing on the grounds of a seventeenth-century church in Gloucester, Virginia. Selected by the Virginia Native Plant Society for its exceptional repeat bloom, clean foliage, and compact form, it has become one of the most sought-after native vines for hummingbird and pollinator gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClusters of clear yellow, tubular flowers appear heavily in late spring and continue sporadically through summer and into fall, providing months of nectar for ruby-throated hummingbirds and butterflies. The blooms carry a subtle, sweet fragrance and are followed by ornamental orange-red berries in late summer that attract songbirds. The attractive blue-green foliage is semi-evergreen in mild climates, adding year-round interest in warmer zones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike the invasive Japanese honeysuckle that has given the entire genus a bad reputation, John Clayton is a well-behaved, non-invasive native vine that stays where you put it. Its compact growth habit makes it ideal for mailbox posts, small arbors, and garden trellises where a larger, more aggressive vine would quickly overwhelm the structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJohn Clayton Honeysuckle Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in full sun for the most abundant flowering and repeat bloom. Partial shade is tolerated but will reduce flower production. John Clayton prefers moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil but adapts to a range of conditions. Provide a trellis, arbor, fence, or post for the twining stems to climb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater regularly during the first growing season. Once established, John Clayton Honeysuckle is surprisingly drought tolerant for a flowering vine. Avoid heavy nitrogen fertilization, which can promote foliage at the expense of flowers. A light spring application of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/almanacplanting.com\/products\/slow-release-fertilizer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eslow release fertilizer\u003c\/a\u003e is sufficient if growth seems slow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Clayton blooms on old wood, so prune immediately after the main flowering period in early summer if shaping is needed. Avoid heavy pruning, which can reduce the following year’s flower display. Remove dead or weak stems as needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSize\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Size is the John Clayton Honeysuckle for Sale Online?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur John Clayton 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 John Clayton Honeysuckle Grow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Clayton typically reaches 10 to 15 feet, making it one of the more compact trumpet honeysuckle selections. It is well suited to small garden structures where larger vines would be out of scale.\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 John Clayton Honeysuckle, Yellow Trumpet Honeysuckle, and Golden Coral Honeysuckle. The species Lonicera sempervirens is broadly known as Trumpet Honeysuckle or Coral Honeysuckle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs John Clayton Honeysuckle a native plant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Clayton is a nativar — a cultivar selected from the native species Lonicera sempervirens, which is indigenous to the eastern United States. It was discovered in Gloucester, Virginia and selected by the Virginia Native Plant Society. It is a non-invasive native alternative to the problematic Japanese honeysuckle. Browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/almanacplanting.com\/collections\/native-plants\"\u003eNative Plants of North America\u003c\/a\u003e collection for more native options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes John Clayton Honeysuckle attract hummingbirds?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Trumpet honeysuckle is one of the top native plants for attracting ruby-throated hummingbirds. The tubular flower shape is perfectly adapted for hummingbird feeding. John Clayton’s long bloom season from late spring through fall provides nectar over many months. It also attracts butterflies and is a larval host for the Spring Azure butterfly and Snowberry Clearwing moth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs John Clayton Honeysuckle invasive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Unlike Japanese honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica), which is a highly invasive species, our native trumpet honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens) is non-invasive and well-behaved. John Clayton stays where you plant it and does not spread aggressively. 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