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Kintzley's Ghost® Honeysuckle Lonicera reticulata

Flower Season
  • Summer
Mature Size
12' 5' 3.7m 1.5m
Height: 6' - 12'
Spread: 5'
Height: 1.8m - 3.7m
Spread: 1.5m
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  • Details

    72 - 144 Inches
    60 - 60 Inches
    60 - 60 Inches
    1.8m - 3.7m
    1.5m
    1.5m

    Features

    Kintzley’s Ghost® honeysuckle hasn’t always been a Proven Winners ColorChoice Shrub. But, we grew it, got to know it, and had to add it! This wild-looking plant is actually native to North America. Each season, it begins like any other honeysuckle, with typical dusty green leaves. As the season progresses, flower buds pop out like saucers. These rounded bracts look a lot like eucalyptus, but the flowers at the center feed native pollinators like hummingbirds! They turn into red berries in the fall, but won’t become a nuisance like other honeysuckles. Due to its size and interesting seasonal changes, it makes an incredible specimen.

    Top reasons to grow Kintzley’s Ghost honeysuckle?

    • A noninvasive native honeysuckle
    • Interesting foliage, flower, and berry progression
    • Tough landscape performance
    Fragrant Flower
    Long Blooming
    Produces Berries
    Foliage Interest
    Drought Tolerant
    Attracts: 
    Bees
    Butterflies
    Hummingbirds
    Resists: 
    Deer
    Vine: 
    Vine
    Small or Miniature

    Characteristics

    Plant Type: 
    Shrub
    Shrub Type: 
    Deciduous
    Height Category: 
    Medium
    Garden Height: 
    72 - 144 Inches 1.8m - 3.7m
    Trails Up To: 
    144 Inches 3.7m
    Spacing: 
    60 Inches 1.5m
    Spread: 
    60 Inches 1.5m
    Flower Colors: 
    White
    Flower Colors: 
    Yellow
    Foliage Colors: 
    Blue
    Foliage Colors: 
    Green
    Foliage Shade: 
    Green and dusty blue
    Habit: 
    Climbing
    Container Role: 
    Thriller

    Plant Needs

    Light Requirement: 
    Part Shade
    Light Requirement: 
    Sun

    The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).

    Maintenance Category: 
    Easy
    Blooms On: 
    Old Wood
    Bloom Time: 
    Summer
    Hardiness Zones: 
    4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b
    Water Category: 
    Average
    Soil Fertility Requirement: 
    Average Soil
    Uses: 
    Container
    Uses: 
    Cut Flower
    Uses: 
    Landscape
    Uses Notes: 

    Grows to a spectacular height, so it works best as a specimen or container plant. 

    Maintenance Notes: 

    Adaptable to most soils. Pruning is usually not needed, but may be trimmed after flowering.

    Kintzley's Ghost® Lonicera reticulata 'P015S'
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    • My ghost honeysuckle is over 15 years old and I get many compliments about the beautiful vine. I can’t wait to purchase another one when they are available!

      Maria Sune-Taylor
      , Alberta
      , Canada
      , 12 weeks ago
    • My ghost honeysuckle is over 15 years old and I get many compliments about the beautiful vine. I can’t wait to purchase another one when they are available!

      Maria Sune-Taylorq
      , Alberta
      , Canada
      , 12 weeks ago
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