Train Lonicera reticulata 'Kintzley's Ghost®' on a trellis, arbor, or fence and you will get an unforgettable seasonal show. In late spring, clusters of yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers appear, then the plant steals the spotlight with rounded, eucalyptus-like bracts that turn a cool silver-blue and linger through summer. The bracts give the vine a cut-flower look right on the plant and add texture even after the flowers fade.

This grape honeysuckle is a North American native selection and works beautifully in cottage-style plantings, mixed borders, and anywhere you want vertical interest without a fussy routine. Expect it to reach roughly 72-144 inches tall with support, with a mature spread around 60-72 inches depending on how and where you train it.

Give it full sun to part shade. More sun generally means stronger flowering and a denser display, while part shade can help in hot climates. Plant it in well-drained soil and water regularly during establishment; once rooted in, it handles average garden moisture well. Avoid persistently soggy sites.

Provide a sturdy structure and guide young stems as they begin to twine. Prune only as needed and time pruning carefully: this plant flowers on older wood, so heavy pruning in late winter can reduce blooms. If shaping is required, do it right after flowering. A light spring feeding and a mulch layer to moderate moisture are usually all it asks.

Pollinators appreciate the blooms, and the vine is often noted for deer resistance compared with many other garden favorites. Use it as a standout accent where you can enjoy the bracts up close, or let it climb and soften hard lines on fences and rails.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 4-8 (-30 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun   Part sun
• Mature prostrate height: 72-144"
• Spread: 60-72"
• Tolerant of: Deer
• Attracts: Butterflies, Hummingbirds
• Good for borders & edging: Yes
• Climbs: Yes
• Fragrant: Yes
• Native to the U.S.: Yes
• Vine: Yes

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