Lonicera ret Kintzley's Ghost #3
Lonicera ret Kintzley's Ghost #3
Kintzley's Ghost® Honeysuckle
Showy, fragrant flowers
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A unique heirloom cultivar of American fly honeysuckle grown for its striking silvery round bracts that resemble eucalyptus foliage. In late spring, small yellow tubular flowers appear surrounded by ghostly bracts. Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds and other pollinators. Prefers woodland edges and naturalistic plantings.
Botanical Name- Lonicera reticulata 'Kintzley's Ghost'
Pronunciation- loh-NISS-er-uh reh-tik-yoo-LAY-tuh
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width-
Mature Height-
Sun Exposure- Full sun to part shade
Soil Preferences- Prefers a moist, well-drained soil
Current Size- #3
Bloom Color- Yellow
Bloom Time- May - June
Companion Plants- Purple Coneflower
Fauna Attracted- Hummingbirds, bees, butterflies (native types preferred; some species invasive)
Plant Habit- Vine
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - C9
Yearly Care Instructions- Prune after flowering or in late winter; water in dry spells and fertilize in spring.
Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter or after flowering to shape and remove deadwood.
Fertilization Instructions- Apply a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in early spring; moderate feeding need. Avoid overwatering in clay to reduce fungal issues.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Plant-tone
Possible Issues- Aphids, powdery mildew, leaf spot
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