Species honeysuckle Guide
Burgundy-green leaves with burgundy stems yellow midrib, and brown branches

honeysuckle

Lonicera ligustrina var. yunnanensis

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Cutting,Layering Propagation,Grafting Propagation,Division,Seed Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

7 - 9

Flowers:

Creamy white Flowers

Sun:

Full sun,part shade

Fruits:

yellow,orange Fruits Ready In Summer

Edible:

Yes

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Moderate

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Invasive:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Honeysuckle (Lonicera ligustrina var. yunnanensis) should be watered about 1 inch every week, when the top 2 inches of soil feels dry to the touch. Water thoroughly so that the soil is evenly moist, allowing the water to run through the drainage holes in the bottom of the pot. Allow the water to completely drain before placing the plant back in its spot. If the plant is outdoors, check it for water at least twice a week during hot, dry periods.

sunlight

Honeysuckle (Lonicera ligustrina var. yunnanensis) requires at least 6 hours of direct sunlight to thrive. The best time to plant and grow this species of honeysuckle is in the spring, when sunlight hours are plentiful and temperatures are the ideal range for this particular plant. Full sun locations that receive at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day are ideal for this plant species. In addition, afternoon shade in the summer can help to protect honeysuckle from heat damage and protect it from becoming dry and stressed.

pruning

Honeysuckle should be pruned on an annual basis in late winter. To properly care for honeysuckle, you should remove any dead or diseased stems, thin out any overcrowded plants, and prune back individual stems to approximately 1-third their previous size. Pruning should be done before new growth begins in late winter for best results. This will help ensure vigorous new growth and flowering in the spring and summer seasons.