honeyberry

Honeyberry should be watered on an as-needed basis, as overwatering this plant can negatively affect its growth and health. Depending on the type of soil, you should water between 1-2 inches of water per week or as needed to keep your soil lightly moist. Generally, Spring and Summer months are when more water is needed, usually up to 2 inches per week. For the Fall and Winter months, you can reduce the frequency of watering to about 1 inch per week. Be sure to check your soil before watering; if the soil is still moist then you can wait to water again. Keep your plant in well-drained soil and ensure the roots are not in standing water.

Honeyberry (Lonicera caerulea 'Polar Jewel') plants need at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day, ideally in the morning, with some dappled shade during the hottest parts of the day. During the spring and summer months, any honeyberry plant should be in full sunlight from 9 am to 3 pm. As the days become shorter in the fall and winter, the sunlight requirements can be reduced, as long as the plant still receives 6 hours of direct sunlight each day.

Honeyberry plants can be pruned in late winter or early spring, as soon as the danger of frost has passed. Prune them lightly by removing any broken, damaged or diseased branches. Also remove suckers at the base of the plant and selectively remove any weak, upright branches to encourage a strong branching habit. Pruning should be conducted to open the shrub's center and encourage air flow throughout, although this shouldn't be excessive. Honeyberry significantly benefits from a light pruning to maintain its form and size.