Menu
+ Add

Lonicera X heckrottii

Goldflame or Coral Honeysuckle

Plant photo of: Lonicera X heckrottii
Previous Photo      Next Photo
Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer:

 

Description

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

 

Plant Type

Vine

Height Range

12-25'

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

Low

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:

Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.

Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.