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Growing: Honeysuckle

By Ellen Brown
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Date: 03/15/2006 Topic: Gardening > Growing Guides > Perennials  
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Growing: Honeysuckle
Botanical Name: Lonicera
Life Cycle: perennials, shrubs, climbers/vines
Planting Time: fall is best
Height: 6' to 15'
Exposure: full sun to light shade (shade produces fewer flowers and berries)
Soil: average, well-drained soil
Hardiness: zones 4 to 10 depending on variety
Bloom Time: flowers followed by berries from late spring to fall depending on species
Flower: variety of colorful, bell or funnel-shaped fragrant flowers and red or yellow berries depending on species
Foliage: green leaves in opposite pairs
Propagation: seeds, softwood cuttings (late spring or summer) and hardwood cuttings (fall and winter)
Suggested Use: shrub borders, hedges, climbing vines, and fragrance garden; berries loved by backyard birds
Growing Hints: There are over 180 species of honeysuckle shrubs and vines growing in a variety of habitats. Growing requirement will vary some according to species. Generally speaking, purchased plants or rooted cuttings are best planted in the fall. Seeds can be started in a cold frame as soon as they ripen. Plants like regular watering during the growing season. Honeysuckle is typically very low maintenance-needing very little pruning and seldom bothered by pests. Some species can become invasive if not kept in bounds.
Interesting Facts: Honeysuckle berries are not suited for human consumption and may cause a mild upset stomach if ingested.
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Post By guest (Guest Post) (07/02/2006)
I wanted to know how to grow honeysuckle from a cutting this gives no information on that.


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