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Lonicera X heckrottii

Goldflame Honeysuckle

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Description

Lonicera X heckrotti is a deciduous vine or small shrub, semievergreen in mild-winter climates. Vigorous to 12-15 ft. with oval, 2 in. blue-green leaves. Free blooming from spring to frost. Clusters 1.5 in. long flowers, bright coral pink outside and rich yellow within.

 

Plant Type

Vine

Height Range

12-25'

Width Range

Flower Color

Red, Yellow

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

Leaf Color

Blue Green

Bark Color

Brown

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Ranch

Accenting Features

Espalier, Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Foundation, Walls / Fences

Special Uses

n/a

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Dig-up patches of weeds and undesirable grasses from turf areas.

Use water to grow the turf you want, not the weeds you don't want! Once you have eliminated what you don't want, add sod or over-seed to repair the bare areas.