honeysuckle
Lonicera caerulea
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Hardiness Zone:
2 - 7
Flowers:
Yellowish-white Flowers
Sun:
Full sun,part shade
Fruits:
blue,purple Fruits Ready In Summer
Edible:
Yes
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
High
Maintenance:
Low
Poisonous To Pets:
Yes
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Invasive:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Honeysuckle (Lonicera caerulea) should be watered when the top couple of inches of soil feels dry to the touch. During their growing season, which is April-August, these plants should be watered deeply once every week, and twice a week if in a pot. During the cooler months, water the honeysuckle less. Make sure to give the soil time to dry between waterings, as too much water can cause the roots to rot.
sunlight
Honeysuckle (Lonicera caerulea) typically needs full sunlight for at least 6 hours a day, though some varieties are slightly more tolerant of shade. When receiving sufficient sunlight, this plant will produce the greatest number of blooms with the most vibrant colors. It is best to provide as much sunlight as possible to the Honeysuckle, though the sun should not be too intense; partial shade or light filtered through trees is ideal. Additionally, spring and summer are the best times of year to give the Honeysuckle as much sunlight as possible, though the species is quite adaptable and can often tolerate some shade in the fall and winter.
pruning
Honeysuckle (Lonicera caerulea) should be pruned annually to remove dead, damaged, or diseased branches as well as crossing branches. Pruning should be done in the summer or late winter when the plant is not actively growing. Be mindful to not over prune, or you can risk damaging the plant and disrupting its flowering. When pruning, make cuts directly above a node or the place where a leaf emerges from the stem.
