Vigorous, twining, deciduous vine. Blooms from spring through summer with slightly fragrant, trumpet shaped, carmine flowers with yellow throats.Foliage is a blue green and takes on a bronze cast in the fall. Very easy and fast. Provide a sturdy structure as the stems can become woody with age. Attracts hummingbirds. Botanical Name- Lonicera x heckrottii ‘Goldflame’ Pronunciation- luh-NIS-er-uhheck-ROT-ee-eye Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- 15 ft Mature Height- 15 ft Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun Soil Preferences- Tolerant of most soils, except extremely wet Current Size- 2 Bloom Color- Pink – yellow Bloom Time- June – August Companion Plants- Gaillardia ‘Arizona Sun’ – fiery color synergy, hummingbird magnet Fauna Attracted- Hummingbirds, bees, butterflies (native types preferred; some species invasive) Plant Habit- Vine
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – C9 Yearly Care Instructions- Prune after flowering or in late winter; water in dry spells and fertilize in spring. Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter or after flowering to shape and remove deadwood. Fertilization Instructions- Apply a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in early spring; moderate feeding need. Avoid overwatering in clay to reduce fungal issues. Fertilizer Recommendation- Plant-tone Possible Issues- Aphids, powdery mildew, leaf spot
