Honeysuckle typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.
honeysuckle
Lonicera flava
Honeysuckle (Lonicera flava) is a woody shrub species with decorative yellow flowers and long, vibrant green leaves. It's a hardy species that's native to the eastern and southern United States, where it can thrive in part shade as well as full sun. In the summer, the blooms are fragrant and attract butterflies, beneficial bees, and hummingbirds. Honeysuckle has a fast growth rate and can reach heights of up to six feet. It's an ideal shrub for gardens and landscapes where it can provide a pop of cheer with its bold bright yellow flowers and glossy green foliage.
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Cutting,Layering Propagation,Division,Seed Propagation,Grafting Propagation
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.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering
Starts Flowering
Honeysuckle typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.
Harvest Fruit
The harvesting season for Lonicera flava (honeysuckle) typically begins in June and continues through August.
