Q&A – Why are my orange cape honeysuckle starting to flower yellow instead of orange?
Question:
Why are my orange cape honeysuckle starting to flower yellow instead of orange?
Answer:
There are several possible reasons for this. University of Memphis Director of Landscape Joellen Dimond says it could be because it is not getting the light or nutrients it needs. Retired UT Extension Agent Mike Dennison says if you have not seen it flower before you may not have the type of honeysuckle you think you have. Nurseries sometimes make mistakes when labeling plants.
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Why are my orange cape honeysuckle starting to flower yellow instead of orange?
Answer:
There are several possible reasons for this. University of Memphis Director of Landscape Joellen Dimond says it could be because it is not getting the light or nutrients it needs. Retired UT Extension Agent Mike Dennison says if you have not seen it flower before you may not have the type of honeysuckle you think you have. Nurseries sometimes make mistakes when labeling plants.
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