Honeysuckle, 1 gal, Mandarin

Honeysuckle, 1 gal, MandarinDelightful, tubular, mandarin orange flowers with pale orange interiors on this vigorous vine with a twining habit that will quickly cloak shade arbors, old trees, and woven wire fences. Drape over walls or let it sprawl across the rooftop for cottage garden charm. Attributes Type: Deciduous Vine Growth Habit: Climbing Mature Height: 3 4m (10 12ft.) Mature Spread: 1. 5 2m (5 6ft.) Zone: 3 Feature Characteristics: Drought Tolerant, Attracts

Delightful, tubular, mandarin orange flowers with pale orange interiors on this vigorous vine with a twining habit that will quickly cloak shade arbors, old trees, and woven wire fences. Drape over walls or let it sprawl across the rooftop for cottage garden charm.

Attributes

Type: Deciduous Vine
Growth Habit: Climbing
Mature Height: 3 - 4m (10 - 12ft.)
Mature Spread: 1.5 - 2m (5 - 6ft.)
Zone: 3
Feature Characteristics: Drought Tolerant, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant

Ornamental Features

Flower Colour: Tubular mandarin orange blooms with pale orange centres.
Flowering Time: June - July
Foliage Colour: Copper, turning green.

Care

General Maintenance: Prune broken or damaged limbs each spring to promote vigorous new growth. Needs to have support from trellis or lattice.
Light: Full sun to partial sun.
Watering: Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Requires less water when established.
Soil: It does best in average to evenly moist conditions, but will not tolerate standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH.
Fertilizer: Feed in early spring with an all purpose fertilizer prior to the new growth.