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Lonicera reticulata Kintzley's Ghost®
Kintzley's Ghost® Honeysuckle
- » A noninvasive native honeysuckle
- » Unusual foliage
- » Tough landscape performance
- » Fragrant Flower
- » Long Blooming
- » Produces Berries
- » Foliage Interest
- » Drought Tolerant
- Category:Shrub
- Breeder:Proven Winners
- Hardiness Zone:4-8
- Height:6-12 ft
- Spread:5 in
- Bloom Color: White Shades, Yellow Shades
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
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.
Maintenance and Care
| • | Drought Tolerant |
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Programs
| • | Proven Winners |
Habit
| • | Climbing |
Soil Moisture
| • | Average Water |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Lonicera reticulata Kintzley's Ghost®
Adaptable to most soils. Pruning is usually not needed, but may be trimmed after flowering. Sun to part shade: The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive includes Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), and Full Shade (up to 4 hours);