goldflame honeysuckle
Lonicera heckrottii
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Cutting,Layering Propagation,Grafting Propagation,Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
5 - 9
Flowers:
Pink/yellow Flowers
Sun:
Full sun,part shade
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
High
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Invasive:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Goldflame honeysuckle should be watered once or twice a week, depending on how dry the soil is. Aim for 1in of water at each watering session, concentrating more on the root system than the leaves. Avoid water logging by allowing the upper half inch of soil to dry before each watering. During the warm months, increase the frequency of watering as needed to keep the soil from drying out. In the winter months, reduce watering to once a month to let the dormant season begin.
sunlight
Goldflame honeysuckle prefers full sun, which means at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day. It is typically best to expose it to morning sun, with some shade during the hottest part of the day. The time of day that it should receive sunlight will depend on where you live and the time of year — in summer and autumn, it is ideal to give it early morning sun, and in winter and spring, you can leave it in full sun all day. When first planting your goldflame honeysuckle, introduce it to its new environment gradually by being sure it gets shade during the hottest part of the day until it is established.
pruning
Goldflame honeysuckle should be pruned back in late winter, while the plant is still dormant. Only certain branches, usually 1-third of the whole plant, should be trimmed back to ensure the shrub remains full and structurally sound. Don't remove more than 15-20 percent of the overall plant when pruning. You should remove any dead, damaged or diseased branches or stems that are crossed or rubbing against each other. Once it has been pruned, Goldflame honeysuckle will produce lots of bright, new growth in the spring.
