honeysuckle

Honeysuckle (Lonicera nitida 'Twiggy') should be watered thoroughly with 1-2 inches of water once a week, or when the top of the soil is dry to the touch. Make sure to avoid overwatering and standing water on the soil, as these can lead to root rot or other issues. During the hot summer months, you may need to increase watering to up to twice a week. In the winter, it’s best to water your Honeysuckle only when the top of the soil is dry to the touch.

Honeysuckle (Lonicera nitida 'Twiggy') grows best in full sun or partial shade, with a minimum of 4 hours of direct sunlight a day for optimum growth and health. It does, however, have modest tolerance for shade and will tolerate anywhere from 2 to 4 hours of sunlight a day. In the winter, more sunlight is beneficial, helping to protect the shrub from cold and frosts. Sunlight should hit the shrub between the hours of 9am and 3pm to get the most out of the daylight. In areas with more intense sunlight, such as hotter parts of the country, less exposure is desirable to help avoid burning and drying of the leaves.

Honeysuckle (Lonicera nitida 'Twiggy') should be pruned twice annually, once at the beginning of spring and then in early summer. Pruning at the beginning of spring will help to shape the shrub and remove any dead, diseased or damaged branches. Pruning during the early summer months will help to maintain a desirable shape and encourage flowering. Care should be taken not to prune back too far, as this will reduce flowering for the following season. Removal of up to 1/3 of the stems or branches can be done at each pruning if necessary.