honeysuckle
Lonicera flava
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Hardiness Zone:
5 - 8
Flowers:
orange-yellow Flowers
Sun:
Full sun,part shade
Fruits:
red,yellow,orange Fruits Ready In
Edible:
Yes
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green,yellow
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Invasive:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Honeysuckle (Lonicera flava) should be watered on a regular basis throughout the growing season. It is best to water it deeply, but not too frequently. In the spring and summer, it should be watered on a weekly basis. During hot summer months, it should be watered twice per week in order to ensure that the soil is kept moist. In the winter months, it should only be watered when the soil is completely dry or when the plant looks wilted. Be sure to check the soil moisture level before watering to avoid over-watering.
sunlight
Honeysuckle (Lonicera flava) grows best in areas that receive full sunlight in the early mornings and then in an area that has partial shade. During hot summer months, honeysuckle should receive afternoon shade, and during winter months, it should receive full sun all day long. In some regions, honeysuckle may even tolerate full sun the entire year. Generally, 6-8 hours of sunlight per day is best for optimum flowering.
pruning
Honeysuckle shrubs should be pruned twice a year for best results. Prune in late winter or early spring, just as the buds begin to swell and before new growth begins. This will help ensure good air circulation, allowing the shrub to stay healthy. Additionally, in late summer, prune out any weakened or dead branches. Remove spent flowers, and cut back any overlong or out of control stems. Avoid pruning late in the fall, when temperatures are colder and disease and pest activity is higher.
