On Tue, 02 Mar 2004 01:20:45 GMT, wrote:


I'm in the Central Florida area and I planted a honey suckle several
years ago in an area that gets direct sun in the morning and shade in
the afternoon. Its blooms have always been dismal. I have two
questions. What kind of fertilizer will force it to bloom and will
cutting it back help?


More sun = more bloom. You may want to consider moving the plant, or
better yet, bury a strand until roots grow, cut it off and plant it in
full sun. Phosphorus (the 2nd number in the fertilizer formula)
encourages bloom, but that will help only if your soil is lacking.
Another option is to find/buy a variety that blooms well in part-sun.
I have some wild honey suckle that grows in shade, with very small
flowers. This is one of my favorite fragrant plants.