"Bob H" wrote in message
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Charlie Pridham wrote:
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Brian wrote:

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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.


OK, well its been there for 3 years now, and I expect the container is
pretty full of roots then. Its about 1mtr long by 30/35cms square, with
a ivy/vine in as well.
So how do I find out wich type of honeysuckle it is then?

Thanks

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Bob H
Leeds UK

Black berries, scented flowers in summer, leaves tending to stay on its a
fair bet its Lonicera japonica.

If the flowers are not scented its probably Lonicera henryi.
The third possibility is one of my favourites Lonicera simils delavyi but
that is a bit tender and very much like a large version of Lonicera
japonica.
The native honeysuckles (lonicera periclymenum) have red berries, the
Etruscan honeysuckles are orange as are many of the scented hybrids.
Personally I would change to clematis and repot every other year, or get a
much bigger container.

--
Charlie, gardening in Cornwall.
http://www.roselandhouse.co.uk
Holders of National Plant Collection of Clematis viticella (cvs)