Goldflame honeysuckle is semi-evergreen in warmer climates and deciduous in colder zones.
Left untouched, the fragrant vine can climb rapidly, as high as 15 feet.
The showy flowers are alsodeer-resistant.
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Soil
Goldflame honeysuckle loves rich acidic soil, such as clay.Loamysoils are also hospitable.
Do not overwater as wet soil weakens the vines.
An established plant shouldn’t need additional watering as long as rainfall is at normal levels.
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Temperature and Humidity
This twining vine likes normal humidity and thrives between 45 and 60 degrees Fahrenheit.
The growth tends to slow down once the outside temperature goes past 95 degrees Fahrenheit.
Goldflame honeysuckle is hardy down into the 20s, and it is dormant in the winter.
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Fertilizer
Every spring, apply an all-purpose fertilizer with a 3-1-2NPK ratioto encourage new growth.
Be sure to prune minimally as the vine is establishing itself, until around two years after planting.
(The roots sprout from the leaf nodes.)
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Start layering in early spring when the vines are more flexible.
However, you’re free to also purposefully grow it from seed.
Potting and Repotting Goldflame Honeysuckle
Since the goldflame honeysuckle grows vigorously, it will need regular repotting.
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Then place the loosened root ball in the center.
Add soil until the roots are covered, then water.
Overwintering
This plant is hardy and can handle temperatures as low as 20 degrees Fahrenheit.
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The blooms are about 2 inches wide, make them them easily visible to gardeners and pollinators alike.
Goldflame honeysuckle blooms peak in the summer months but can sometimes last until first frost.
Bloom Months
Expect goldflame honeysuckle to bloom continuously from June through August, especially in warmer climates.
It warmed climates it can bloom into early fall.
Once the climbing vine is done blooming it will produce berries.
Typically, goldflame honeysuckle blooms June through August, but can bloom into early fall in warmer climates.
What Do Goldflame Honeysuckle Flowers Look and Smell Like?
The blooms smell sweet, like a cross between vanilla and jasmine.
Fertilizing also helps, as does proper pruning, which encourages more blooms.
They may become berries that reseed the plant.
(If you don’t want the plant to reseed, you could cut off the berries.)
Once it’s fully done blooming in the fall, youll want to prune and shape your vines.
it’s possible for you to also collect the ripe berries and extract seeds to replant them yourself.
Goldflame honeysuckle, like other varieties of honeysuckle plants can live up to 20 years.
Yes, goldflame honeysuckle is one of the most fragrant varieties in the honeysuckle family.
UnlikeJapanese honeysuckle(Lonicera japonica), goldflame honeysuckle is not considered an invasive plant.
