Lonicera reticulata [Silver Leaf Form], Grape Honeysuckle

Showy clusters of small yellow flowers cover the plant in early summer, nestled in rounded, eucalyptus-like foliage. It's extremely distinctive in appearance, looking ever so much like a vining Eucalyptus, and is great for creating dense shade on an arbor! The structure of the inflorescence is interesting enough that it doesn't need any fragrance. Evergreen, depending upon conditions. This selection looks very similar to the Proven Winner's trademarked Kintzley’s Ghost® form.

"This vine was originally propagated by William Kintzley at Iowa State University in the 1880s. He passed it along to family members thereafter, but it was never formally introduced into commerce. The vine disappeared at one point but was eventually rediscovered growing in the yard of a Kintzley relative in Fort Collins, Colorado."

Parentage is unclear. This vine may be a hybrid of L. reticulata and L. prolifera.

- Missouri Botanical Garden   

Mature size: 8 – 12 ft T x 3 – 5 ft W (bushy)

Minimum temperature: -40° F