- Hardy, but not always frost-proof
- care during the winter
- Don't panic if the leaves curl up
- tips and tricks
To the right and always uphill - that's the motto of the honeysuckle. From spring to autumn little care is needed for this plant. But when winter approaches, doubts arise as to whether it will survive the cool season well.
The honeysuckle is usually hardy
Hardy, but not always frost-proof
The honeysuckle, whether it is forest honeysuckle, garden honeysuckle or Japanese honeysuckle, is hardy. As a precaution, however, it is advisable to equip the honeysuckle with a protective mulch layer in late autumn. Compost, bark or leaves can be placed over the root area.
Being hardy does not necessarily mean being frost proof. If the honeysuckle is outside in the pot, it usually does not survive the winter time. Therefore, special precautions should be taken in such a case…
Protect honeysuckle in the bucket in winter
A honeysuckle that stands on the terrace or balcony, for example, should be protected from the first frost in autumn. Whether it's a jute sack (€10.99) or fleece or another insulating material - the main thing is that the material is stretched around the bucket.
Smaller specimens that have just been planted or are cuttings can be kept indoors over the winter. The other specimens are usually too big and would have to be put in with their trellis. This is difficult to implement…
care during the winter
The following care or non-care is necessary in and after the winter:
- stop fertilizing
- Water sparingly with lime-free water (especially evergreen species)
- check for pest infestation
- when spending the winter indoors: regulate the air humidity (e.g. by spraying)
- Prune if necessary after overwintering
Don't panic if the leaves curl up
A long period of frost in winter can cause the leaves of outdoor evergreen species to curl up. The reason: They want less water to evaporate because they cannot absorb any new water from the frozen ground. The leaves often fall off as a result. But don't panic: They will sprout again in the spring.
tips and tricks
In sheltered locations in mild climates, the risk of frostbite on the shoots in winter is extremely low. Therefore, you should rather plant the honeysuckle in such a place.