Lonicera x heckrottii 'Gold Flame' (Honeysuckle)
Honeysuckle 'Gold Flame', Gold Flame Honeysuckle, Coral 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. Regarded as a highly disease-resistant hybrid and considered 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
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Requirements
Hardiness | 5
– 9 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 6
– 9 |
Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
Plant Type | Climbers, Shrubs |
Plant Family | Lonicera - Honeysuckles |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall |
Height | 10' – 15' (3m – 4.5m) |
Spread | 3' – 6' (90cm – 180cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy, Fruit & Berries |
Tolerance | Deer |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Arbors, Pergolas, Trellises, Wall-Side Borders, Walls and Fences |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 5
– 9 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 6
– 9 |
Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
Plant Type | Climbers, Shrubs |
Plant Family | Lonicera - Honeysuckles |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall |
Height | 10' – 15' (3m – 4.5m) |
Spread | 3' – 6' (90cm – 180cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy, Fruit & Berries |
Tolerance | Deer |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Arbors, Pergolas, Trellises, Wall-Side Borders, Walls and Fences |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |