Lonicera x heckrottii Gold Flame has wonderfully scented pink flowers with a peachy-orange throat, which are produced in great abundance across the plant. It benefits from a free draining soil or one which has had drainage improved and will give a stronger fragrance in a sunny location but will cope with part shade.
Also known as Lonicera 'American Beauty'.
Awarded the RHS Award of Garden Merit
Cultivation Advice.
Deciduous, sometimes evergreen, climbing honeysuckles (Lonicera) have thin, flexible stems that twine around their supports. Grow them up walls and fences, or over a pergola to scent the air near a seating area. Although they will flower better in a sunny place, a lightly shaded position will encourage a healthier, greener plant. Climbing honeysuckles will thrive on almost any soil type. Very wet or excessively dry soils are unsuitable. Strong sunlight can scorch the growth.
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Plant Size:Plants will usually be about 45-90cm tall on delivery, this can vary depending on the time of year and variety chosen. They are grown in 3 litre containers and are 2 years Old.
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Aspect:Sun to Part Shade
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Facing Aspect:South,East,West
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Flowering Months:June - August
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Average Flower Size (Inches):2
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Average Height (Feet):11
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Pruning:Tidy After Flowering (Group 1)
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Soil Type:Moist but Good Drainage
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Hardiness Zone:H6 - Hardy - Very Cold Winter (-20C to -15C)
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Suitable for Containers:No
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Awards:RHS Award of Garden Merit
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Scented:Yes
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Habit:Deciduous Climber
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Group:Honeysuckle (Lonicera)
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Colour:Pink
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Weight:1.5kg