Species honeysuckle
purple-white flowers with white stamens, and green, lanceolate leaves

honeysuckle

Lonicera alseuosmoides

Honeysuckle (Lonicera alseuosmoides) is an enchanting shrub perfect for any garden. It is suitable for planting in both full sun and partial shade and loves moist soils. Its pink and white fragrant flowers blossom between late spring and early summer and are followed by small, red berries. It quickly grows up to 4.5m in height and width. A beautiful ornamental border or hedge in any garden. In autumn the foliage turns to an autumnal maroon making it even more attractive. Attractive to birds and pollinators.

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

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

Hardiness Zone:

6 - 8

Flowers:

Yellow Flowers

Sun:

Full sun,part shade

Fruits:

yellow,orange Fruits Ready In Fall

Edible:

Yes

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

High

Maintenance:

Moderate

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Invasive:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Honeysuckle (Lonicera alseuosmoides) should be watered regularly, as they prefer soils that are moist but not soggy. The best way to water them is to provide enough water to wet the entire root ball but not enough to cause water to pool on the surface of the soil. Water once a week during the hot, dry summer months, and every 2-3 weeks during the cooler, wetter winter months. It's important to check the soil moisture before you water, as overwatering can actually be fatal for this plant species. Also, be sure to water in the morning, so that the excess water evaporates quickly and does not leave the leaves wet and vulnerable to fungal diseases.

sunlight

Honeysuckle (Lonicera alseuosmoides) does best when it is grown in full-sun locations, meaning it should be exposed to at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight each day. In regions with hot summers, some afternoon shade may be necessary to protect the plant from scorching. In areas where temperatures remain moderate, however, the plants should be exposed to full, direct sunlight all day.

pruning

Pruning of honeysuckle (Lonicera alseuosmoides) should be done twice a year, once in late winter or early spring and again in late summer or early fall. In late winter or early spring, cut away all deadwood, undesirable growth, and any weak or crossed branches. In late summer or early fall, thin out the plant, leaving only desirable growth. This living of the plant will help encourage larger, healthier blooms. Prune enough to reduce overcrowding by cutting back to 2 or 3 lateral branches on each of the stem's nodes. Remove any branches that are diseased or damaged, as well as those that are crossing or growing towards the center of the plant.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Harvest Fruit

The best time to start harvesting the fruits from Lonicera alseuosmoides is usually in late summer or early fall, so the months would be August, September, October, and November.

Starts Flowering

Honeysuckle typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

Starts Flowering

Honeysuckle typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

Harvest Fruit

The best time to start harvesting the fruits from Lonicera alseuosmoides is usually in late summer or early fall, so the months would be August, September, October, and November.

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