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LONICERA x heckrottii 'Gold Flame'
Commonly known as Honeysuckle, Honeysuckle

CLIMBING HONEYSUCKLES
Two-tone flowers of orange and purplish pink. Fragrant climber
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Good to know
L. americana x L. sempervirens -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids -
Place of origin
Garden origin -
Deciduous
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Semi-evergreenKeeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.Paired, dark green leaves to 6cm (2½in) long, blue-green beneath
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Tubular
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BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Elliptic
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Oblong
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Height
5m (16ft) -
ClimberSome of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clingingTwining climber. Produces 2-lipped flowers 4cm (1½in) long in terminal whorls
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Pruning group 6
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs or climbers that need little to no pruning.
Action: Trim back shoots that spoil symmetry and to fit available space.
When: Annually after flowering if on previous year's growth, or in later Winter or Spring if flowering on current year's growth, or as requires.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Scented flowers
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Bee friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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