Species honeysuckle
Green leaves with yellow midrib and veins,  burgundy stems and blades

honeysuckle

Lonicera yunnanensis

Honeysuckle (Lonicera yunnanensis) is an attractive, woody stemmed, evergreen climber native to China. With a generous spread of serrated leaves which are an attractive deep green, as well as numerous fragrant tubular flowers, this species is sure to add beauty to your garden. The tiny yellow and white blooms are especially attractive to pollinating insects, as well as providing food for birds due to its nectar-rich nature. An ideal addition for a trellis or fence, honeysuckle will also make a pretty ground cover. Its hardiness ensures that it thrives in most gardens with minimal maintenance.

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Seed Propagation,Cutting,Layering Propagation,Grafting Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

7 - 10

Flowers:

Creamy white Flowers

Sun:

full sun,part shade

Fruits:

yellow,orange Fruits Ready In Summer

Edible:

Yes

Leaf:

Yes

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Moderate

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Invasive:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Honeysuckle (Lonicera yunnanensis) plants should be watered regularly to ensure that they stay healthy and thriving. During the spring and summer, the plant should be watered deeply every 1 to 2 weeks until water starts to run out of the bottom of the pot. During the hot and dry summer months, water should be applied more often to keep the soil moist. In the winter, when temperatures cool down and the plant goes dormant, watering should be reduced and only done when the soil starts to become dry. As a general rule, avoid overwatering, as this can lead to root rot and other problems.

sunlight

Honeysuckle (Lonicera yunnanensis) needs 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight every day in order to thrive. It's best to plant it in an area which gets sunlight for a majority of the day during the summer months. However, for the winter months it is best to plant them in a slightly shadier spot as too much sunlight can be detrimental to its growth and development.

pruning

Honeysuckle (Lonicera yunnanensis) can be pruned at anytime in the growing season, however the best time to prune is late winter - early spring. Pruning during this time encourages healthy growth and can also remove dead and diseased branches. Pruning can also be used to control the size and shape of a shrub or vine. When pruning honeysuckle, it is best to selectively remove some stems to the ground level or to pinch back growing tips of vines. Pruning can be light or can be used to reduce the size of the plant. In general, anywhere from 1/4 to 1/2 of the plant should be removed.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
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 harvesting season for Lonicera yunnanensis (honeysuckle) typically begins in June and ends in August.

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