While honeysuckles prefer full sun, they will tolerate some shade. ... Honeysuckles can be grown as ground cover in suitable areas but most do best with some type of support, either along a fence or on a trellis. They can also be grown in containers.

How do you support a Lonicera?

Honeysuckles twine up structures and need a little help to get them started. A sturdy support system that can stand the test of time and hold the weight of a mature plant is a good investment: Prepare the fence or wall by attaching wires or trellis panels (bought from DIY stores and fencing merchants).

How do you support a honeysuckle fence?

If you want to use honeysuckle as a way to add interest to your garden fence ideas or garden wall ideas, use trellis or wires arranged in horizontal layers about 45cm apart. Add vertical wires as well, spaced in the same way, if you really want to give your honeysuckle a head start.