Lonicera henryi
Re: LONICERA HENRYI
Kathy N
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HI, Judith,
It looks like caterpillar damage to me. Somewhat surprising in Nov, but some caterpillars lay a second generation on eggs now. Other than continuing to inspect for any pests, you could try spraying with an organic insecticidal soap, or make your own spray with washing up liquid in water (adding some crushed garlic will further repel the pests).
Kathy C
It looks like caterpillar damage to me. Somewhat surprising in Nov, but some caterpillars lay a second generation on eggs now. Other than continuing to inspect for any pests, you could try spraying with an organic insecticidal soap, or make your own spray with washing up liquid in water (adding some crushed garlic will further repel the pests).
Kathy C
Posted: Wednesday 2nd of November 2011 06:48 PM
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In July I planted 2 healthy specimens. Both have grown well
but leaves are being eaten away. I cannot find trace of anything on leaves. Please see attached 2 pictures. Any suggestions
of cause and remedy would be greatly appreciated.
but leaves are being eaten away. I cannot find trace of anything on leaves. Please see attached 2 pictures. Any suggestions
of cause and remedy would be greatly appreciated.
Posted: Wednesday 2nd of November 2011 02:44 PM Last reply: Saturday 1st of March 2025 11:28 AM
Re: cutting back
Kathy N
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HI, John,
Best time to prune Lonicera henryi is late winter/early spring. If you haven't done so yet, perhaps add this plant to your 'Plants I Have' list? By doing so, you will get detailed care instructions on what to do and when.
All the best,
Kathy C
Best time to prune Lonicera henryi is late winter/early spring. If you haven't done so yet, perhaps add this plant to your 'Plants I Have' list? By doing so, you will get detailed care instructions on what to do and when.
All the best,
Kathy C
Posted: Wednesday 25th of May 2011 06:32 PM Last reply: Wednesday 25th of May 2011 06:33 PM
cutting back
Shoot User
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Is there a specific best time to cut back. There is no mention of how best to control this shrub.
Posted: Tuesday 24th of May 2011 04:31 PM Last reply: Saturday 1st of March 2025 11:16 AM
Re: Re: honeysuckle will not flower
Shoot User
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hi kathy thanks fo replying so quick. i have just given it a good pruning as it was getting out of hand. i was reluctant to feed it as i was worried it was already too vigorous. i have it in 4 different parts of the garden, none of the sites from north facing to south facing and no shade seem to flower. i will try the high phosphorus feed and see what happens. bfn val
Posted: Tuesday 1st of March 2011 01:21 AM
Re: honeysuckle will not flower
Kathy N
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Hi, Valerie,
Does it get full sun? It needs lots of sun to flower well. Has it been fed over the past 5 years? You might want to give it a feed high in phosphorus - the nutrient responsible for healthy flower production - you can find these at any garden centre. Finally, it is not unheard of for honeysuckles to hold off on blooming until 2-4 years after planting (they are using their energy to establish a good root system).
Kathy C
Does it get full sun? It needs lots of sun to flower well. Has it been fed over the past 5 years? You might want to give it a feed high in phosphorus - the nutrient responsible for healthy flower production - you can find these at any garden centre. Finally, it is not unheard of for honeysuckles to hold off on blooming until 2-4 years after planting (they are using their energy to establish a good root system).
Kathy C
Posted: Monday 28th of February 2011 06:53 PM
honeysuckle will not flower
Shoot User
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this honeysuckle is vigorous. growing on clay. self layering. however it does not flower. about 5 years old. soil is clay not so well drained.
Posted: Sunday 27th of February 2011 02:21 AM Last reply: Saturday 1st of March 2025 11:01 AM