Lonicera x heckrottii ‘Gold Flame’ (Honeysuckle)

Richly fragrant, Lonicera x heckrottii ‘Gold Flame’ (Honeysuckle) is a twining deciduous vine with large, 2 in. long (4 cm), tubular flowers of rare beauty. Flushed deep pink on the outside, they open to reveal orange-yellow throats. Produced profusely from early summer to fall, the highly scented flowers may give way to inedible red berries. Vigorous, this honeysuckle has a foliage of oval, blue-green leaves with contrasting reddish stems. It is considered a highly disease-resistant hybrid and one of the finest selections.

• Winner of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society
• Grows up to 10-15 ft. tall (3-5 m) and 3-6 ft. wide (90-180 cm). May be grown as a twining vine or pruned back to form a dense shrub.
• A full sun to part shade lover, this plant is best grown in fertile, medium moisture, well-drained soils. Needs good air circulation to avoid powdery mildew issues.
• Excellent choice for covering walls, fences, trellises, and pergolas.
• Low maintenance, this plant is deer-resistant and generally pest and disease-free. Watch for aphids and powdery mildew.
• Prune as needed to keep the plant tidy and confined within its area.
• Propagate by layering or taking hardwood cuttings in the fall