Lonicera x heckrottii

Goldflame Honeysuckle

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Vigorous deciduous climbing shrub with variegated green-yellow foliage turning orange-red in sun. Features fragrant coral-orange flowers, ideal for trellises or walls.
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Plant Details

Common Name Goldflame Honeysuckle
Family Caprifoliaceae
Genus Lonicera
Species X Heckrottii
Origin Hybrid (Japan x Tatarian)
Blooming Late spring to summer, fragrant flowers attract pollinators
Leaf Color Green with yellow margins, turning orange-red in full sun
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-drained fertile loam or potting mix with perlite for drainage tolerance

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Watering

Keep soil evenly moist during establishment. Drought tolerant once grown. Reduce watering significantly in winter dormancy.

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun required for variegation color; tolerates partial shade in hot climates

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Fertilization

Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring before new growth begins

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Pruning

Prune after flowering to maintain shape; remove dead wood in late winter

Pest Control Aphid Leaf Miner Scale Insect Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 8 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
41° – 86°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 75%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1500 – 40000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
800 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 60%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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