Honeysuckle: Sowing, planting and harvest calendar
When and how should you plant climbing honeysuckle?
Plant your climbing honeysuckle in soil that is neither frozen nor waterlogged. For a deciduous type, winter dormancy is suitable when the ground is workable; for an evergreen type, favour spring or autumn according to your climate. Check the label, as honeysuckles do not all retain their leaves or occupy the same space.
Choose a bright position or light shade with fertile soil that stays moist and drains freely. Avoid deep shade and a root zone that stays constantly dry. Install a sturdy trellis or wires before planting: stems twine around a support and do not attach themselves to a bare wall.
Near a wall, place the root ball about thirty to sixty centimetres from its base to allow root space and better access to rain. Moisten the root ball, dig a hole wider than it and maintain its original planting depth. Backfill with soil and firm gently rather than filling the hole entirely with potting compost.
Water after planting and guide the first stems towards the support with soft ties. Mulch while keeping the base clear. Monitor moisture during establishment: a little rain may not reach roots beside a wall.
When does your climbing honeysuckle flower?
When and how should you prune climbing honeysuckle?
