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Bring Your Garden to Life with Honeysuckle 'Gold Flame'

The Honeysuckle 'Gold Flame' (Lonicera x heckrottii) is a striking deciduous climber renowned for its vivid pink outer petals and orange-yellow throats. This robust variety produces clusters of tubular blooms from late spring through the end of summer, delivering months of colour and fragrance.

• Flowering Period: Enjoy continuous blossoms from June to September.
• Scent: The rich, sweet fragrance fills the air, making summer evenings in the garden even more inviting.
• Berries: After flowering, glossy red berries appear, attracting birds and adding seasonal interest.

Growing Guide & Care

• Sun Requirements: Plant in full sun or partial shade for best flowering.
• Soil Preference: Prefers moist but well-drained soil; tolerant of most pH levels.
• Hardiness: Fully hardy in the UK (USDA zones 5–9).
• Watering: Water regularly during the first growing season; established plants are drought-tolerant.
• Pruning: Prune after flowering to shape and encourage strong new growth. Remove dead or weak stems in late winter or early spring.

Design Tips & Companion Planting

• Ideal for: Training up trellises, pergolas, fences, or over arches for vertical interest.
• Companions: Pair with clematis or climbing roses for a layered floral display.
• Cottage Gardens: Complements traditional planting schemes with its classic look and fragrance.

FAQs

• When is the best time to plant?
  The ideal time to plant is autumn or early spring when the soil is moist but not waterlogged.
• How fast does Honeysuckle 'Gold Flame' grow?
  This variety grows quickly, often reaching up to 4–6m (13–20ft) within a few years under optimal conditions.
• What type of soil does it prefer?
  'Gold Flame' thrives in moist, well-drained soils and adapts to most garden soils with neutral to slightly acidic pH.