Tatarian Honeysuckle
'Full bloom'Lonicera tatarica
Caprifoliaceae · broadleaf deciduous shrub · introduced
Last updated
Plant Profile
Size & Form
Height
6–12 ft
Spread
8-12 ft
Growth Rate
Fast
Site Requirements
Light
Full Sun
Soil Drainage
Well Drained, Adaptable
Soil pH
acidic to neutral
Water
Low to moderate
Drought Tolerance
Moderate to high
Hardiness
Zones 3a–8b
Ornamental Interest
Bloom Time
May
Fall Color
Insignificant
Origin
southern Russia, Turkestan
Watch for this season
Powdery MildewHigh
Active Conidial Spread
AphidHigh
Peak Population & Dispersal
Diseases: Regionally Documented (3)
Pests: Regionally Documented (1)
Phenological Calendar
As of June 4, 2026, Puget Sound stations range from 2458.5 to 2700.8 GDD₃₂. Tatarian Honeysuckle has passed 'full bloom' (1229 GDD₃₂).
Regional Season Tracker
GDD₃₂ accumulation across 7 Puget Sound stations · as of Jun 4, 2026| Station | GDD₃₂ | Current Stage | Next | To Go |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issaquah / East King | 2,701 | 'Full bloom' | — | — |
| Kent / Auburn | 2,695 | 'Full bloom' | — | — |
| Seattle / UW | 2,637 | 'Full bloom' | — | — |
| Olympia / Tumwater | 2,598 | 'Full bloom' | — | — |
| Tacoma / Puyallup | 2,564 | 'Full bloom' | — | — |
| Bellingham / Whatcom | 2,560 | 'Full bloom' | — | — |
| Sequim / Rain Shadow | 2,459 | 'Full bloom' | — | — |
View full calendar (2 stages)
| Stage | GDD32 | Typical Window |
|---|---|---|
| 'First bloom' BBCH '61' | 933 | '' |
| ● 'Full bloom' BBCH '65' NOW | 1229 | '' |
Range: 662–825 GDD₃₂
(6yr)
Source: 'Master catalog (OSU), converted GDD50->GDD32 via Kent bloom-date mapping' About GDD₃₂ →
Season tracker for Kent / Auburn as of Jun 4, 2026. Predicted dates use 16-day weather forecast through Jun 20, 2026, then climate normals.
Cultivars (1)
'Arnold Red'
Common name: Arnold Red Tatarian Honeysuckle
Hardy to USDA Zone 3
Data Maturity Structured Multiple sources. Expert review underway.