Honeysuckle, Lonicera (Pink Lemonade) - Plant

Honeysuckle, Lonicera x heckrottii 'Pink Lemonade' is a vigorous, deciduous, twining vine. This is a twining vine that needs a support structure upon which to grow unless allowed to sprawl as a ground cover. Large, mildly fragrant, narrow, trumpet-shaped flowers typically followed by red berries. Oval, bluish-green leaves are glaucous beneath. It shows a tendency to re-bloom.

Plant Specifications

*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%

• Common Name: Goldflame honeysuckle, LONICERA x heckrottii Pink Lemonade
• Maximum Reachable Height: Up to 12 feet
• Flower Colour: Rose pink with yellow interior
• Bloom Time: Late spring and bloom sporadically until fall
• Difficulty Level: Easy to grow with fast growth

Planting and care

Prune as needed immediately after flowering. Watch for powdery mildew, aphids, and leaf spots. Arrange and tie the stems onto the support. Water in well and keep well watered during the first year.

Honeysuckle care

It can be planted at any time of year as long as the ground is not frozen or waterlogged. It grows best in humus, organically rich soils with good drainage. Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun. It is deciduous in cold climates but semi-evergreen in warmer areas.

• Sunlight: Full sun. It can tolerate partial shade.
• Watering: Medium
• Soil: Average, medium moisture, well-drained clay, loam, sand
• Temperature: 18 to 30 degrees C
• Fertilizer: Use any organic fertilizer.

Honeysuckle special feature
Flowers. It attracts Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies.
Honeysuckle uses

• Ornamental Use: It is an excellent vine for trellises, arbors and fences