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"Bob H" wrote in message ... Brian wrote: "Bob H" wrote in message ... About 3 years ago we planted 2 honeysuckle plants/climbers into 2 planters with a trellis at the back. The first year of growth produced an abundance of shoots and leaves with some flowers. The second year it did not do very well at all. Not many shoots/leaves, and no flowers. So last backend I cut both plants right back and hoped they would do better this year, but they did not. Again like last year, no flowers and not many shoots/leaves. Today I was about to start cutting them back again, when I noticed some small blue berries on them, so I stopped cutting and left them for the birds to eat. Now then, should I have cut both plants back in the late autumn, and why did they not do well last year. Also as this is the first time I have seen berries on them, is this a normall thing. ie first year did well second year no flowers, third year no flowers, but berries. How can I get them to do well again next year? I have given them some plant food last year, and also placed some rotted garden waste around the base of the plants. Thanks -- Bob H Leeds UK You have found berries~~ these could only have been formed after flowering. You must have missed it! Best Wishes Brian. I am not bothered about the berries or so much I haver missed the flowers?? Well one or two maybe, but my main question is, if I did not make it understanderble, is how do I get a good growth next year? Thanks -- Bob H Leeds UK The problem you are having is due to the fact Honeysuckles have big root systems and do not do well long term in containers as they quickly fill with roots, and although feeding and mulching can help its not the same. Pruning is a good idea what ever! Also the sort of honeysuckle can make a difference and the one you have is probably Lonicera japonica and is prone to sulking and leaf problems when not happy. -- Charlie, gardening in Cornwall. http://www.roselandhouse.co.uk Holders of National Plant Collection of Clematis viticella (cvs) |
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