How Long Does Honeysuckle Live?

Sunlight Requirements

• Honeysuckle vines give the best performance when grown in full-sun locations that receive more than six hours of direct sunlight each day. While honeysuckle vines are capable of surviving in partial sun or partial shade, they grow more slowly and produce fewer blossoms. Planting honeysuckle in spots with plenty of bright, direct sunlight helps ensure bountiful blossoms, vigorous growth and longer-lasting vines. Sites that receive the majority of their direct sunlight in the morning and early afternoon are preferable to spots that get sunlight in the late afternoon or early evening.

Irrigation Requirements

• According to Floridata, established honeysuckle vines tolerate both drought and soggy soils. However, for best growth and the most prolific blooming, grow your honeysuckle vines in sites with fertile, well-draining soil. Water the honeysuckle at least once per week during the spring and summer to maintain soil that's evenly moistened. Give the honeysuckle vines up to 1 inch of water each time you irrigate. Reduce the frequency or amount of irrigation during periods of heavy rainfall.

Fertilization Requirements

• Honeysuckle vines benefit from an application of a balanced, water-soluble garden fertilizer in the early spring to rejuvenate their growth. Feed your honeysuckle vines with an application of alfalfa meal or bone meal fertilizer if you prefer to fertilize using organic methods. Apply the chemical or organic fertilizer product to the surface of the soil around your honeysuckle vines according to package directions. Regular applications of fertilizer help keep your vines healthy and robust year after year.

Pruning Requirements

• Honeysuckle vines need an annual pruning to control their size, shape and spread. Because honeysuckle blossoms are borne on the current season's growth, the best time to prune is at the end of each growing season, once the vines have completed their blooming cycle. Use sharpened and sterilized pruning shears to remove one-third of the previous year's growth. Remove any diseased, damaged or dead branches to keep your honeysuckle vines healthy and attractive.