I note from the reviews above that I am not the only one that did not do their homework before making this purchase! And, it would appear that this vendor probably RELIES upon that. Here is what I found on eHow for instructions for germination (along with the first paragraph of cautions):
Honeysuckle vines are distinguished by their sweet fragrance and tubular flowers. These fast growing vines are almost indestructible, which is good for the gardener; however, the very invasive Japanese honeysuckle is virtually impossible to kill. Before planting honeysuckle seeds, make sure you have either a native honeysuckle or a noninvasive cultivar. Honeysuckle is usually planted near trellises or walls where it happily blankets the supports in 2 or 3 years. Honeysuckle can also be planted on banks and steep hills for erosion control. Honeysuckle needs full sun although it will tolerate light shade and a well drained soil. Native honeysuckle is an important nectar source for bees, butterflies and hummingbirds.
Things You'll Need
• Cleaned, dry honeysuckle seeds, any variety
• Damp paper towel
• Plastic baggie
• Seed starting flat
• Sterile seed starting mix or 50/50 mix of compost and sterile sand
• Small individual pots
Place the clean, dry honeysuckle seeds on a damp paper towel. Place the paper towel in a plastic baggie, seal the baggie and place in a refrigerator for 2 to 3 months. Keep the paper towel damp during this time.
After the cold stratification is complete, fill a seed starting flat with sterile seed starting mix or a 50/50 mix of compost/sand. Moisten the soil or compost/sand mix.
Place 1 honeysuckle seed in each cell, covering lightly with compost or sterile seed starting mix.
Place the seed starting flat in a warm greenhouse; the seeds will start to germinate in 2 to 6 weeks. If you don't have access to a greenhouse, place the seed starting flat on a sunny windowsill. The flat will need to receive 6 to 8 hours of sun.
Keep the seed starting flat moist, but do not overwater.
When the honeysuckle seedlings are big enough to safely handle (when they are 2 to 3 inches tall) transplant each seedling into an individual pot filled with the 50/50 compost/sand mix or sterile seed starting mix.
At this point, I think I might head to Home Depot and spend $30.00 on an established plant, or maybe a 20% chance I will undertake the arduous process.
PS: It is apparently very easy to take cuttings from an established plant, dip them in rooting compound and save the hassle of pursuing the above.
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| sunlight exposure | Full Sun | Full Sun | Full Sun | Full Sun | Full Sun | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| usda hardiness zone | 6 | — | 2 through 9 | — | 1-13 | 3 |
| blooming period | Winter, Fall | — | Spring to Summer | Spring to Fall | Spring to Fall | Winter |
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| soil type | Sandy Soil | Sandy Soil | Well-drained, moist | Sandy Soil | — | well-drained |
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I know it is not easy to get japanese honeysuckle seed sprout, but I just want to try it. I fail. Seed quality is good. But I did not get any to sprout. Buyer must have some experience at this plant before purchase.THE PICTURE SHOW MY SECOND ORDER OF THE SEED, BUT THIS TIME THEY SENT ME THE DRIED BERRY. I THINK THIS WILL INCREASE THE DIFFICULTY OF SPROUTING. I WAS WRONG! I USE WINTER SAWING IN A JAR. ALL WENT MODY AND NOTHING SPROUT.
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I know it is not easy to get japanese honeysuckle seed sprout, but I just want to try it. I fail. Seed quality is good. But I did not get any to sprout. Buyer must have some experience at this plant before purchase.
THE PICTURE SHOW MY SECOND ORDER OF THE SEED, BUT THIS TIME THEY SENT ME THE DRIED BERRY. I THINK THIS WILL INCREASE THE DIFFICULTY OF SPROUTING. I WAS WRONG! I USE WINTER SAWING IN A JAR. ALL WENT MODY AND NOTHING SPROUT.
THE PICTURE SHOW MY SECOND ORDER OF THE SEED, BUT THIS TIME THEY SENT ME THE DRIED BERRY. I THINK THIS WILL INCREASE THE DIFFICULTY OF SPROUTING. I WAS WRONG! I USE WINTER SAWING IN A JAR. ALL WENT MODY AND NOTHING SPROUT.
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