Kintzley’s Ghost Grape Honeysuckle Plant – 4″ Pot – Yellow Flowers – Non-Invasive

Discover the Unique Kintzley’s Ghost Grape Honeysuckle

The Kintzley’s Ghost Grape Honeysuckle is a captivating vine, known for its distinctive appearance. Unlike typical honeysuckles, this variety showcases unique blue-white, saucer-shaped bracts that surround its tubular yellow flowers. This plant is a North American native, ensuring it’s not invasive and won’t cause any unwanted spread in your garden. Its light scent and attractive flowers draw in pollinators, including hummingbirds, adding life and vibrancy to your outdoor space. Add this to your garden and enjoy the benefits of the Kintzley’s Ghost Grape Honeysuckle.

In early spring, the foliage of the Kintzley’s Ghost Grape Honeysuckle emerges, resembling other honeysuckle varieties. However, as it matures and develops flower buds, the remarkable blue-white bracts begin to form, creating a stunning visual display. The yellow flowers that emerge from the center of these bracts have a delicate fragrance and serve as a magnet for pollinators. The bracts themselves persist on the plant until autumn defoliation, offering extended beauty and interest. The Kintzley’s Ghost Grape Honeysuckle is a fantastic addition to any garden, providing both aesthetic appeal and ecological benefits.

As the flowers fade, they give way to glistening red berries nestled within each bract. These berries add another layer of visual appeal to the plant and can attract birds to your garden. The mature height of this honeysuckle is between 6 and 12 feet, making it an excellent choice for trellises, arbors, or fences. It thrives in zones 4-8 and blooms in early summer, providing a burst of color and fragrance during this time. The Kintzley’s Ghost Grape Honeysuckle is shipped in a 4″ pot and may be shipped dormant during the winter months.

Key Benefits:

• Unique Appearance: Stand out with the distinctive blue-white bracts and yellow flowers.
• Attracts Pollinators: Provides a valuable food source for hummingbirds and other pollinators.
• Non-Invasive: Enjoy its beauty without worrying about unwanted spread.
• Native Species: Supports local ecosystems and requires minimal maintenance.
• Extended Bloom Time: Bracts remain attractive until autumn, offering long-lasting visual interest.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How large does the Kintzley’s Ghost Grape Honeysuckle get? The plant typically reaches a mature height of 6-12 feet.
2. What type of sunlight does it need? It thrives in full sun to partial shade.
3. Is this honeysuckle invasive? No, it’s a North American native and is not invasive.
4. When does it bloom? It typically blooms in early summer.
5. What USDA hardiness zones are suitable for this plant? It is suitable for zones 4-8.