honeysuckle
Lonicera 'Kintzley's Ghost'
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Layering Propagation,Cutting,Division,Grafting Propagation,Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
4 - 8
Flowers:
Yellow Flowers
Sun:
Full sun,part shade
Fruits:
red,yellow Fruits Ready In
Edible:
Yes
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
silver,green
Growth Rate:
High
Maintenance:
Moderate
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Invasive:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Honeysuckle (Lonicera 'Kintzley's Ghost') should be watered once or twice a week during the growing season (April through July). Water the plant deeply, aiming for moist but not soggy soil. Reduce watering frequency in the winter, but never let the soil dry out completely. Aim for 2-3 inches of water per week, especially if the soil is dry and the plant is actively growing. Ensure that water is reaching the entire root system by using a soaker hose to water deeply and consistently.
sunlight
Honeysuckle (Lonicera 'Kintzley's Ghost') should receive 6 to 8 hours of full, direct sunlight daily in order to thrive. This sunlight should be given optimally between 10am and 5pm daily and should not be interrupted by shadows cast by nearby structures that might block the light. When planted in full sunlight, this species of honeysuckle will flower prolifically throughout the summer, though partial shade can also be tolerated if necessary.
pruning
Honeysuckle (Lonicera 'Kintzley's Ghost') should be pruned twice per year, from late winter to early spring and again in late summer. Pruning in the spring helps control the growth and shape of the plant. Remove dead or damaged branches and trim off any stems that have grown more than a few inches beyond the desired shape. Pruning in late summer encourages the formation of new growth, which will produce more flowers in the coming season. Remove old, faded flowers and trim off stems that have extended too far beyond the desired shape. Be sure not to prune more than 1-quarter of the plant at 1 time.
