Winter hardy to USDA Zones 10-11 where it is best grown in fertile, organically rich, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun. In St. Louis, grow plants in pots/containers that are overwintered indoors in bright sunny rooms as houseplants. Planting And Care:- Traina climbing vine cape honeysuckle plant on a trellis or other supporting object using plant ties to support the vines. Tomt shape of shrubs, prune long or unruly branches back to a side branch or bud with sharp pruning shears. Cutoff old, damaged or dead branches at their base and remove them.