Overwintering guide
How to overwinter box honeysuckle
Winter watering
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
The mistake that kills box honeysuckle in winter
Cutting box honeysuckle hard back in autumn "to tidy up". That removes the growth that shelters the crown, and on some plants removes next season's flower buds entirely.
More box honeysuckle care
Overwintering box honeysuckle — FAQ
Does box honeysuckle need to come indoors for winter?
box honeysuckle is hardy to roughly USDA zone 7 — winter lows around -18°C. That means it can stay outside all winter in most temperate gardens. box honeysuckle is properly hardy and overwinters outside without fuss. Tidy away anything dead or diseased, apply a mulch over the crown to steady soil temperatures, and otherwise leave it alone — many hardy plants actually need a cold period to flower and grow well the following year. Save hard pruning for the right season rather than doing it in autumn.
When should I move box honeysuckle for winter?
Tidy and mulch in late autumn; leave the plant undisturbed until spring.
How often should I water box honeysuckle in winter?
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
What kills box honeysuckle over winter?
Cutting box honeysuckle hard back in autumn "to tidy up". That removes the growth that shelters the crown, and on some plants removes next season's flower buds entirely.