Lonicera x heckrottii
| Flame honeysuckle | |
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| Binomial: | Lonicera x heckrottii |
| Genus: | Lonicera |
| Family: | Caprifoliaceae |
| Type: | vine |
| Light requirements: | full sun to part shade |
| Water requirements: | drought tolerant |
| Soil requirements: | rich, fertile, well-drained |
| Bloom season: | year round |
Lonicera x heckrottii is a garden hybrid, grown for its showy clusters of pink flowers and evergreen foliage. Flowers are produced throughout the year, even in winter.
Description edit
This is a vigorous, twining vine, leaves are opposite, fused at the top. The flowers are in terminal clusters of 5-10 , pink, and tubular.
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Requires a trellis or fence for support. Performs best in rich, well-drained soils in full sun. For winter flowering, shelter from wind is helpful.
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Problems are uncommon. See Lonicera for a list of pests and diseases affecting the genus.
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