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Lonicera x heckrottii 'Gold Flame'
Let it climb or sprawl, filling the garden with honey-scented bicolor blooms!
L. heckrottii is a cross of L. sempervirens x L. americana, with a very fast growth rate and superb adaptability to adverse conditions. It tolerates just about any type of soil, and thrives in those problem areas most plants shun. Give it full sun or very light shade and it will reward you with thousands of blooms over many years.
The flowers are about 1 1/2 inches wide, with outer petals of pink, inner circles of creamy yellow. They open from pink buds and are carried in clusters all over this climber, which reaches 12 to 20 feet long and 3 to 6 feet wide, usually within a single season. Boasting the sweet honeysuckle scent that is the essence of summer for so many of us, this Lonicera is a quick and easy way to create a cottage garden ambience in any sunny setting.
Untroubled by most pests and diseases, and left alone by deer, this twining vine prefers conditions on the dry side, but is very adaptable to stress. Its blooms are followed by bright red berries that songbirds adore, adding a fourth season to its appeal. Give it room to grow and it will repay you richly. Zones 5-9; Sunset zones 3-24, 30-35.
| Genus | Lonicera |
| Species | x heckrottii |
| Variety | 'Gold Flame' |
| Bloom Season | Late Spring - Late Fall |
| Habit | Vining |
| Zone | 5 - 9 |
| Plant Height | 12 ft - 20 ft |
| Plant Width | 3 ft - 6 ft |
| Bloom Size | 1.5 in |
| Item Form | Trade Gallon |
| Additional Characteristics | Free Bloomer, Hummingbird Lovers, Long Bloomers, Season Extenders, Bird Lovers, Bloom First Year, Ever Blooming, Fragrance, Easy Care Plants |
| Bloom Color | Light Yellow, Pink |
| Bloom Season | Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Foliage Color | Blue Green |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun |
| Moisture Requirements | Dry, Moist, well-drained |
| Resistance | Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Pest Resistant, Deer Resistance, Cold Hardy, Disease Resistant |
| Soil Tolerance | Clay, Poor, Sandy |
| Uses | Border, Ground Cover, Vines and Climbers |
| Restrictions | CAN, HI, PR |
As the deer population has boomed and
food has become scarcer, they have become more aggressive. In some areas deer will
strip your garden bare, leaving nothing green or flowery behind. While there is no such thing as a completely deer-proof garden, there
are some effective things you can do to protect your garden from these
hungry animals.
Use physical barriers
A High Fence
Deer can jump pretty high, but a fence higher than eight feet (higher on an up-slope) and flush with the ground will keep any deer out.
Electric Fences
They are a much easier and less expensive solution. Deer generally will not try to jump electric fences, but will rather try to climb through the wires, receiving a deterring shock.
Bird-Netting
An even less extreme physical option is to put bird netting over your larger and more susceptible plants.
Plant Deer-Resistant Varieties
Herbs, some conifers, and many flowers are some of the best deer-resistant plants. More fragrant plants will often deter predation. Planting just a few deer-resistant plants will limit grazing of your other plants. Remember, "deer-resistant" does not mean deer-proof. A hungry animal will eat just about anything.Having a dog In the Family
Owning a dog, especially a big dog will almost always keep deer from approaching your home. Just the scent of the dog will keep most deer away, and if your dog lives outside you will probably never see any deer.For most gardeners, it is a combination of different solutions that works best. Every gardener has to find the solution that works best in their garden.
