Honeysuckle in Winter

Honeysuckle flowers are used in perfumes and candles.

Honeysuckle is a lush, thriving vine that grows to 30 feet under the right circumstances. This vine bears decorative, highly fragrant flowers in summer and then goes dormant during the winter.

Seasons

Honeysuckle is dormant during the winter, which means it doesn't grow or bloom at this time. A honeysuckle's appearance during winter depends on whether it is an evergreen or deciduous variety. According to Green Zone Life, honeysuckle is generally evergreen in warm areas and deciduous in cold zones.

Hardiness

Green Zone Life states that honeysuckle is hardy to minus 4 degrees F, and will retain its leaves to that point. If temperatures drop lower than that during the winter, the plant may lose its leaves, but will recover in spring.

Care

Honeysuckle requires minimal care during the winter, when it goes dormant. At that time, gardeners should restrict waterings to 1 inch a week, with no fertilization for the plant.

References

• Flower and Garden Tips: Growing Honeysuckle, How Easy Is That?!
• Green Zone Life: Honeysuckle