1 Gal. Scentsation Honeysuckle (Lonicera) Live Vine Shrub with Yellow Flowers and Red Berries

Hi Garden Friend Thanks for asking! The best time to plant shrubs and perennials generally depends on your climate, but most gardeners aim to plant them in early spring or fall. Cool temperatures, reliable rainfall, and short, bright days help plants make a quick and easy transition to your landscape. You can often plant shrubs until late fall, as long as the ground isn’t frozen. The specific date can vary each year, but as a general rule, those residing in USDA zones 2-6 should aim to complete their fall planting by mid to late October, while zone 7 should target mid-November. Just make sure to water them well before the ground freezes and provide a good layer of mulch. If planting in the spring, be sure the danger of frost has passed to prevent damage to new growth. As always, please feel free to reach out to us at any time with any plant questions or concerns. Email us at helpdesk@provenwinnersdirect.com. We are happy to help! Cori at Proven Winners Direct

Hi Jill Thanks for asking! Scentsation Honeysuckle can be grown in a pot, which is great news! However, there's an important consideration regarding light: this plant requires full sun to perform its best. It has a "Sun" light requirement, which means it needs direct sunlight for optimal blooming and growth. A balcony with no direct sun would be challenging for Scentsation Honeysuckle. Without adequate sunlight, you may see reduced flowering and weaker overall growth. That said, honeysuckles are generally adaptable plants, and container growing is definitely possible—you'd just want to ensure your balcony receives as much bright, indirect light as possible, or consider if there's a sunnier spot available. If your balcony truly has minimal light, you might want to explore other shade-tolerant options that would be better suited to your conditions. As always, please feel free to reach out to us at any time with any plant questions or concerns. Email us at helpdesk@provenwinnersdirect.com. We are happy to help!

Hi Linda Thanks for reaching out. Honeysuckle is generally toxic to dogs and cats, causing vomiting and gastrointestinal distress. The ASPCA classifies true jasmine as non-toxic to dogs, cats, and horses but other plants with 'jasmine' in the name such as Star Jasmine and Carolina Jessamine, are highly poisonous. I am including a link to the ASPCA website of toxic and non-toxic plants. https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/aspca-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants As always, please feel free to reach out to us at any time with any plant questions or concerns. Email us at helpdesk@provenwinnersdirect.com. We are happy to help! Cori at Proven Winners Direct

Hi Sue Thanks for asking! Yes, 'Scentsation' Honeysuckle is true garden showstopper with its exceptionally fragrant yellow blooms that appear from mid-spring to late summer. It is hardy in zones 4-9, be sure to check your USDA zone to ensure success. As always, please feel free to reach out to us at any time with any plant questions or concerns. Email us at helpdesk@provenwinnersdirect.com. We are happy to help! Cori at Proven Winners Direct

Hi Jeff Thanks for asking! 'Scentsation' Honeysuckle is hardy in zones 4-9 so it should do well in your zone 7 climate. It is adaptable and will grow in any soil type. Requires full sun to produce the most abundant flower show. Pruning is generally not needed, but may be trimmed after flowering. Note that this will remove the formation of the red berries in late summer. As always, please feel free to reach out to us at any time with any plant questions or concerns. Email us at helpdesk@provenwinnersdirect.com. We are happy to help! Cori at Proven Winners Direct

Hi Garden Friend! Thank you for your question! Our Scentsation Honeysuckle is hardy in zones 4-9. Most of Florida is outside of those zones other than the most northern area. If you are unsure about your exact growing zone in which you are located, please feel free to visit the provided link to the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Website: https://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/. As always, please feel free to reach out to us at any time with any plant questions or concerns. Email us at helpdesk@provenwinnersdirect.com. We are happy to help! Lyndsay at Proven Winners Direct

Hi Garden Friend, thank you for asking! Yes, our Scentsation Honeysuckle is considered fast-growing. It quickly covers trellises, fences, or arbors, reaching 8 to 10 feet in height and spreading 2 to 4 feet wide. It is known for its intense fragrance, long-lasting yellow flowers, and non-invasive, hardy nature in zones 4-9. As always, please feel free to reach out to us at any time with any plant questions or concerns. Email us at helpdesk@provenwinnersdirect.com. We are happy to help! Lyndsay at Proven Winners Direct

Hi Garden Friend Thanks for asking! Yes, 'Scentsation' honeysuckle can be effectively used as a ground cover. If you do not provide it with a vertical structure like a trellis or fence, its vining stems will naturally scramble and trail along the ground.  This variety is low-maintenance, drought-tolerant once established. As always, please feel free to reach out to us at any time with any plant questions or concerns. Email us at helpdesk@provenwinnersdirect.com. We are happy to help! Cori at Proven Winners Direct