Lonicera ciliosa 'Hellsgate'

Also Known As

Lonicera hispida 'Hellsgate'
Hellsgate Hairy Honeysuckle

Plant type

perennial, groundcover, vine

size

H: 1'-15'
W: 3'-15'

planting zones

6a-9b

Lonicera ciliosa 'Hellsgate' plant details

Lonicera ciliosa 'Hellsgate' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover vine with green and purple foliage. In summer orange and pink flowers emerge. Attracts birds and hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lonicera ciliosa 'Hellsgate'

Plant type: perennial groundcover vine
Plant family: caprifoliaceae
Foliage: evergreen green and purple
Mature size: 3 FT - 15 FT - wide, 1 FT - 15 FT - tall
Flowers: orange and pink blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lonicera ciliosa 'Hellsgate'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low

Soil needs: average, clay and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A Cistus introduction, our selection from the hot south slopes of the Rogue River Canyon in southwest Oregon, this native, evergreen honeysuckle produces compact dense growth as a groundcover with small, rounded leaves, both purple and furry. But when allowed to climb, the leaves become slightly larger, to about 1" or so, with blue undersides. Flowers are hummingbird magnets of a brilliant orange. Very useful in the western native garden as a weed suppressing groundcover or a vine to 15' tall. Happy in sun to shade with a little summer water or none. A very good container plant as well. Frost hardy to -10 °F, USDA zone 6.