Honeysuckle is a plant that requires little care, ideal for growing both in pots and in the garden. Here are the tips to make it grow healthy, strong and lush.
Il honeysuckle it is one of the most beautiful plants, with beautiful flowers with an intense color, a delicious smell and a very pleasant appearance. This plant is native to China, India, Europe and North America, and also grows wild in the UK. One of the most beautiful things during a walk in the countryside is to spot its delicate flowers, and smell its unforgettable scent.
It is a very easy and rewarding plant to grow in your garden, if you have the right space and land. But you can grow honeysuckle in a pot? The answer is yes! Let's find out how.
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Honeysuckle: what it is and how to grow it in the garden
The honeysuckle or Lonicera is one plant that needs very little care. It is easy to grow, both in pots and in the garden, plus it also grows well on a terrace, climbing a fence or crawling along a wall.
I flowers have a really intense color, ranging from yellow to pale red to vibrant red, and have a distinctive shape and heady smell. These flowers attract all kinds of insects, including butterflies and the all-important bee. There are over 180 species of honeysuckle, and you can even get a winter variety so your garden is fragrant all year round.
This plant loves full sun and partial shade, so be sure to choose a spot in the garden that gets plenty of natural light. Plus, remember that prefers slightly acid soils, well drained but not excessively dry. Organic fertilizer is best placed in the soil early in the season to give the honeysuckle all the nutrients it needs to grow strong and healthy.
How to grow honeysuckle in pots
Here are some tips on how grow honeysuckle in a pot.
Choose a sunny and humid place
In nature, the honeysuckle grows with the roots in the shade and the upper branches in the sunlight. So, first make sure it gets enough sunlight, or it won't bloom and may even lose its leaves.
Plant at the right time of the year
Plant your honeysuckle in the spring after the last few frosts have definitely passed to give it the best chance of survival. I'm hardy plants that survive the winter, but they will hibernate during the colder months, so it's best not to attempt to repot them at this time.
Install the stands for your honeysuckle
To have a climbing honeysuckle choose a good sturdy structure for it to grow. You can place the pot near a wall or fence, or you can bring a trellis or place stakes in the ground. Remember, though, that this step must be done before planting honeysuckle.
Choose a large vase
Choose a large pot that will allow its roots to spread. The pot will also need to be large enough to hold a stand or trellis if you plan on using one.
Fill the pot halfway with good compost
The use of a compost good will give your honeysuckle all the right nutrients for good growth.
Place the honeysuckle in the pot and cover the roots
The base of the plant should be flush with the level of the pot, so it is necessary fill the spaces with more potting soil or compost.
Advantages of growing honeysuckle in pots
One of the benefits of planting honeysuckle in a pot is that you can move it where it prefers to grow; for example, you could move it to a sunnier part of the garden, or closer to a structure it can climb on. Another benefit is that you can keep an eye on her health much easier; remember that the honeysuckle is subject to attacks by aphids, which must be removed by hand or treated with specific products.
It's a good idea prune the honeysuckle, to encourage new growth. Pruning should be done in autumn or winter, when the plant is dormant and there is no risk of damaging it; you can also perform an intense pruning that will stimulate a new flowering.
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