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Twining Honeysuckle vs Majestic Magenta Phlox

Phlox Majestic Magenta

Lonicera dioica

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Majestic Magenta Phlox
Twining Honeysuckle

The Majestic Magenta is a compact ground cover plant that blooms with small, rich magenta flowers in early to mid spring. In spring expect an abundance of these star-shaped flowers.

The Majestic Magenta attracts the attention of birds and butterflies and this plant is popular for it’s low maintenance and salt-tolerance.

Twining Honeysuckle is a vine native to the forests of Canada and the United States.

It can often be found winding up the bark of large trees or spreading out as a ground cover where no supports are present. You will love the attractive, yellow-orange flowers with pink centers which turn into red, inedible berries.

Consider Twining Honeysuckle when trying to achieve a natural, spreading, unkempt look for your garden.

Majestic Magenta Phlox Quick Facts

Twining Honeysuckle Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 3a
Height: 0.2 m (0.5 ft)
Height: 1.8 m (6 ft)
Spread: 0.6 m (2.0 ft)
Spread: 1.8 m (6 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: shade, partial shade
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: short
Life span: short
Suckering: low
Suckering: medium
Maintenance: medium
Maintenance: medium


Flowers: small, magenta
Flowers: tubular, yellow-orange
Berries: round, red clusters
Hybrid: yes
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Native to: AB, BC, SK, MB, ON, QC, YT, NT
Other Names: glaucous honeysuckle, limber honeysuckle, wild honeysuckle