'Gold Flame' Honeysuckle | Lonicera heckrottii
Showy, scented trumpet flowers
Grown by Mollie
Cheltenham
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'Gold Flame' Honeysuckle
Lonicera heckrottii
- Whorls of sumptuously scented, trumpet shaped flowers delicately perfume the garden throughout the summer months
- The flowers emerge from deep pink buds, and comprise two lips (forming the distinctive tubular shape). Their exterior is an alluring shade of magenta, whilst within the petals are a fiery amber colour
- Semi evergreen in nature, 'Gold Flame' will retain its attractive mid green foliage in milder climes and more sheltered locations, and even when the foliage does fall in colder winters, it quickly reappears in spring
- The flowers are sometimes succeeded in late summer and into autumn by vibrant red, ornamental berries
- This climbing honeysuckle is perfect for training up a wall, fence, trellis or pergola - it's worth noting that this variety will need to be tied to its vertical support structure using garden twine
- Winner of the RHS Award of Garden Merit
- Please Note: Our climbers are pruned back each winter, and some during the summer, so you may find at certain times of year they do not cover the whole 90cm cane. This is intentional to ensure the best growth when you plant out
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Gold Flame' Honeysuckle can be grown in a large container, provided it has at least 40-50 cm of root space and a sturdy support.
How big does it get?
Gold Flame' Honeysuckle typically reaches a height of 4 to 8 metres and can spread up to 2 metres.
How much sunlight does this need?
Gold Flame' Honeysuckle thrives in partial shade or full sun.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Gold Flame' Honeysuckle prefers a humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in partial shade or full sun.
How much watering does this plant need?
Gold Flame' Honeysuckle prefers moist but well-drained soil, requiring about 2.5 to 5 centimetres of water per week during the active growing season.
Will this plant need pruning?
Gold Flame' Honeysuckle benefits from pruning after flowering to maintain its shape, removing any dead stems and cutting back overgrown shoots by about 30 centimetres.
How hardy is this plant?
Lonicera heckrottii has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it can withstand temperatures from -10°C to -15°C and is hardy in most places throughout the UK.
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