Light Needs
Mature Height
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Growing Zones
For an interesting and unique shrub check out the Kintzley's Ghost® Honeysuckle. This Lonicera reticulata produces green foliage typical of other honeysuckles, followed by fragrant yellow blooms in late spring and subsequent silver rounded bracts. A vining honeysuckle, Kintzley's Ghost® can grow to 6 to 12 feet tall over time.
The Kintzley's Ghost® Honeysuckle is suitable for growing in zones 4 to 8 and is drought tolerant once established. Known to attract pollinators and hummingbirds, it is an American native and is not considered invasive. Kintzley's Ghost® is a great shrub for providing vertical interest up an arbor or trellis. It can also be planted en masse to provide screening.
Kintzley's Ghost® Honeysuckle Care
The Kintzley's Ghost® Honeysuckle is happiest in full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate most soil types as long as they are free draining yet moist. Regular watering is needed to help it establish, after which it can cope with dry spells. Fertilizing is not strictly required; however, a slow-release, balanced feed applied in early spring will give it a boost.
As the Kintzley's Ghost® Honeysuckle blooms on old wood, any pruning should be carried out immediately after flowering. Trim as required for shape and appearance.
Kintzley's Ghost® Honeysuckle Spacing
Over time, the Kintzley's Ghost® Honeysuckle can grow to 6 to 12 feet tall and 3 to 5 feet across. A spacing of 3 to 5 feet will allow the vines to spread and fill out.
Kintzley's Ghost® Honeysuckle Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 4 to 8 (perennial); grown as an annual elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown indoors elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown in containers elsewhere (grown as a seasonal crop)
- Sun Exposure
- Part Shade to Full Sun (3+ Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 5 Feet
- Mature Spread
- 5 Feet
- Growth Rate
- Slow
- Growth Habit
- , Climbing
- Water Needs
- Average
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , White, Yellow
- Flower Description
- Creamy Yellow
- Bloom Time
- Late Spring to Early Summer
- Blooms On
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Old Wood
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"Blooms on" tells you which stems produce flowers, which decides when it's safe to prune.
- New Wood: Flowers form on stems that grow this season. Prune in late winter or early spring without losing blooms.
- Old Wood: Flower buds form on last year's stems. Prune right after flowering. Pruning in fall or early spring removes next year's blooms.
- Both New and Old Wood: Blooms on last year's stems and again on new growth, so it flowers even after a hard winter or a mistimed pruning. Prune lightly after the first flush of blooms.
- When to Prune
- Right after flowering
- Foliage Color
- , Blue, Green
- Foliage Description
- Dusty Blue, Green
- Foliage Type
- , Deciduous, Variegated
- Seasonal Interest
- , Summer Flowering
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Kintzley's Ghost Honeysuckle
- Also Known As
- Honeysuckle Grape
- Botanical Name
- Lonicera reticulata 'P015S'
- Brand
- Proven Winners
- Plant Type
- Shrub
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Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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