Lonicera heckrotii ‘Gold Flame’ is a cultivated variety of honeysuckle (Lonicera) celebrated for its ornamental beauty, long flowering season, and intense fragrance. Supplied in a 3-litre container approximately 18–20 cm in height and diameter, it establishes quickly in garden soil, raised beds, or large containers. Its buds emerge deep pink-purple and open to brilliant golden-yellow centres, producing a striking bi-colour effect. Clusters of trumpet-shaped flowers appear from midsummer through to late autumn, offering a prolonged period of colour and scent. The foliage is blue-green, providing a cool, attractive backdrop that enhances the fiery blooms.
The vigorous, twining stems allow it to climb pergolas, arches, fences, walls, or trellises, forming vertical screens, floral canopies, or dense summer displays. Its slightly more compact habit than some other Lonicera heckrotii varieties makes it suitable for smaller gardens and large patio containers without compromising floral impact. Light pruning after flowering helps maintain shape, encourages new growth, and supports repeat flowering.
Lonicera heckrotii ‘Gold Flame’ reaches 3–5 metres in height with a spread of 1–2 metres, depending on support and growing conditions. Supplied in a 3-litre container, approximately 18–20 cm in height and diameter, it establishes quickly in garden soil or a large patio container. Flower clusters measure 5–7 cm and hang along twining stems. Twining growth can be trained over pergolas, arches, fences, or trellises, or allowed to scramble naturally through shrubs. The blue-green foliage provides a striking backdrop to the pink and yellow bi-colour blooms, creating a fiery summer display. Ideal for vertical planting, patios, sensory gardens, cottage gardens, and wildlife-friendly schemes, adding height, colour, and intense summer fragrance.
