Honeysuckle Bush/vine Blossoms Every Spring But Deleafs After Blooming Due To Powdery Mildew, Will Cutting It Back Fix It?

Question

Honeysuckle bush/vine blossoms every spring but deleafs after blooming due to powdery mildew, will cutting it back in late fall/late winter fix the mildew issue? It is in a well ventilated spot; shade to part-sun; grows up along a chain link fence.

Answer 1

Powdery mildew won't usually cause this type of damage. Downy mildew will, though. Here is an article that will help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/downy-mildew.htm