southern bush honeysuckle

This species of Southern Bush Honeysuckle should be watered thoroughly once a week in the summer months. You may need to water more often during hot and dry weather. In the cooler months, as long as there are no drought conditions, the plant should only receive water once or twice a month. Before watering your plant always check the soil to make sure it is dry on the surface. If it is still moist, do not water the plant. When you water, saturate the entire root system and then wait until the soil is dry on the surface until watering again. Puddling should be avoided in order to avoid root rot and disease.

Southern bush honeysuckle needs full sun to part shade to thrive. It should be planted in an area that receives at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily, as long as it is in well-drained soil. The more sunlight the better. During the peak summer months, the plant might benefit from partial shade such as dappled light during the hottest part of the day to protect the delicate foliage from sunburn.

Southern bush honeysuckle should be pruned in early spring, around mid-February to early March. Pruning should be done selectively. Since the shrub is relatively small, remove sections of dead, diseased, or crossed branches. Use pruning shears to cut out any damaged or crossed branches, and lightly prune back any overgrown branches to maintain the shrub’s shape and size. Prune with an eye for shape, leaving the branches that produce flowers for the upcoming season.