{"product_id":"firecracker-honeysuckle-lonicera-x-heckrottii-firecracker","title":"Firecracker Honeysuckle - Lonicera x heckrottii 'Firecracker'","description":"\u003cp\u003eFirecracker Honeysuckle (\u003cem\u003eLonicera x heckrottii\u003c\/em\u003e 'Firecracker') is a vigorous, sweetly scented climber that grows 2m to 5m tall and 1m to 2m wide, quickly covering a pergola, arbour or fence. Rings of two-tone flowers are strawberry pink in bud and open to creamy custard, from spring through summer. It is a generous plant for gardeners with room to let it run, and it is cold hardy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweet-scented flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Strawberry pink buds open to creamy flowers with a rich fragrance, and each flower has a tall fat petal above a slender smaller one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers for months.\u003c\/strong\u003e The display runs from spring right through summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast cover.\u003c\/strong\u003e A vigorous grower that smothers a pergola, arbour or wire fence quickly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold hardy.\u003c\/strong\u003e It copes with cold winters, which makes it a reliable climber for cooler gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible shape.\u003c\/strong\u003e Train it up a post, along a fence, into a large tree, or clip it as a hedge with regular pruning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePergolas and arbours.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant at the base of a post and tie in the first stems. Give it a strong frame, because a mature plant is heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFences and chainlink.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart along a fence line for continuous cover and privacy. It will clothe a wire fence within a few seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge trees.\u003c\/strong\u003e Left to climb into a big tree, it reaches its full height of 5m or more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e If you enjoy clipping, regular pruning keeps it as a hedge, though it is more at home climbing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Firecracker Honeysuckle in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e A sunny, open position with plenty of space to climb. It grows in sun or part shade, is cold hardy, and suits cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens. It is deciduous, so it drops its leaves in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any good garden soil. Dig in compost at planting to give it a strong start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly until it is established, usually around 12 weeks. Apply a slow release fertiliser in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune after flowering to keep it in check, because it is vigorous and will outgrow its support if left. Remove dead wood and tangled growth each year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Firecracker Honeysuckle as tube stock (a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly) and in 140mm pots in packs of 10. Both sizes are young climbers. Tie the stems to a stake or trellis when you plant so they find their support at once, then water in well. The 140mm pots in packs of 10 suit a long fence, where several plants give faster cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock is supplied by our grower, and supply comes and goes. A sold out tube simply means the grower has none today, so press the notify button on the page and we will email you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/climbers\"\u003eMore climbers for pergolas and fences\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fragrant-plants\"\u003eFragrant plants for the garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-cool-climates\"\u003ePlants for cool climates\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/trachelospermum-jasminoides-the-perfect-ornamental-vine\"\u003eStar jasmine as an evergreen scented climber\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it lose its leaves in winter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Firecracker Honeysuckle is deciduous, so it drops its leaves in winter and reshoots in spring. If you want year round screening, allow for a bare frame in the cooler months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use it as a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, with regular pruning. It is more usually grown as a climber over arbours, pergolas and fences, but it will take clipping if you like a loose scented hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for pets and children?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe do not list it as pet safe. As with most honeysuckles, berries and leaves should not be eaten, so keep it away from animals and children that chew plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790855242047,"sku":"LON-HEC-FIRECR-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67790855405887,"sku":"LON-HEC-FIRECR-140MM-P10","price":188.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/firecracker-honeysuckle-lonicera-x-heckrottii-firecracker.jpg?v=1792209510","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/firecracker-honeysuckle-lonicera-x-heckrottii-firecracker","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}