Honeysuckle, Goldflame (Lonicera x heckrottii)-Hort Answers - University of Illinois Extension
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Honeysuckle, Goldflame
Lonicera x heckrottii

Flowers of Goldflame Honeysuckle
Flowers of Goldflame Honeysuckle
 
Features
Tubular flowers are pink on the outside and yellow inside, slightly fragrant. Shiny dark green leaves in summer. 
 
Culture
Full sun to partial shade. Moist, well drained soil are best, but this vine will tolerate dryness. 
 
Cultivars
  • 'Goldflame' has flowers that are more deeply colored (purple) on the outside.
  • Pink Lemonade™ has flowers tht are brighter pink on the outside
 
 
Mature Height
10-12 Feet (Climbs more weakly than other honeysuckles.)
 
USDA Hardiness Zone
5 - 8 
 
Bloom Color
Bi-color
Pink
Yellow
 
 
Bloom Season
June - August
 
Soil Conditions
Dry
Moist, Well-Drained
 
 
Exposure/Light Requirements
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
 
 
Method of Attachment
Twining
 
 
Foliage Color
Green
 
 
Fall Foliage Color
Green
 
 
Pests and Problems

Environmental Damage


Additional pests and problems that may affect this plant:

Aphids are a common problem.
 
Additional Notes
This vine is woody and deciduous.

 

 
Related Resources
Home, Yard & Garden Pest Guide
Illinois Commercial Landscape and Turfgrass Pest Management Handbook
U of IL - Distance Diagnosis through Digital Imaging
U of IL - Plant Clinic