Groundcover & Vines – Climbing – Golden Flame Honeysuckle

Golden Flame Honeysuckle 

Botanical name: lonicera x heckrottii ‘goldflame’ 

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: climbs about 15 ft 

Hardy zone: zones 4-9

Foliage color: green 

Flower color: pink, purple, yellow

Bloom time: spring, summer 

Growth rate: grows 2-3 ft per year 

Pruning instructions: lightly prune to maintain desired shape and size as needed 

Propagation methods: propagate with new wood cuttings during the spring and summer months 

Landscape use: pollinator garden, trellis, privacy fence/screen climber, groundcover, hanging baskets 

Special features: attracts pollinators, rabbit resistant, fragrant blooms, long-lasting blooms 

Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the top 2 inches of soil to dry between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: spring or fall 

Best type of soil: adaptable to most types of soil 

Companion plants: roses, clematis, ornamental grasses, lavender 

Toxicity level: mildly toxic for humans and pets if ingested in large quantities

Invasive species: no