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Gold flame honeysuckle
lonicera x heckrottii
Lonicera × heckrottii, commonly called goldflame honeysuckle, (possibly L. americana x L. sempervirens) is a twining vine or small shrub that features extremely fragrant rose pink flowers (to 1.5” long) with yellow interiors that bloom in terminal whorls throughout much of the growing season. The most profuse bloom occurs from June to August, with sparser bloom continuing into fall on new growth. Flowers may be followed by inedible red berries in autumn. As a vine, it typically grows to 10-15’. It can also be pruned as a small rounded free-standing shrub to 4-6’. Oval blue-green leaves (to 2” long) and reddish stems provide additional ornamental interest. Michael Dirr considers this to be “the most handsome of the climbing honeysuckles.” This plant is commonly called goldflame honeysuckle, but that common name has become overly confusing since the introduction of the cultivar L. x heckrottii ‘Gold Flame’.
Soak seed in room temperature for 24 hours. Place soaked seeds in a small plastic bag or container filled with slightly moist sterilized peat moss or vermiculite that has been sprayed with a fungicide product. Place bag or container in the refrigerator for 2-3 months. Check seeds periodically as germination may occur while in the fridge. If this occurs, immediately move on to sow them 1/8 inch deep in good soil and place container in a room about 70 degrees. Keep soil mixture moist. After germination, grow seedlings in bright light, preferably under grow lights. Keep seedlings only 3-4 weeks inside unless you have a cool environment with bright light. Transplant to larger container outside or in a cold frame after this initial growth period=========
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