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Honeysuckle problems

NickG61NickG61 Posts: 21
I have a mature honeysuckle on a north facing wall which never flowers though it looks healthy enough. Any advice would be welcome 

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  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    edited March 2018
    Some are a bit shy to flower, but although they like their feet in damp shade they do like some sunshine on their face  :) ... how much do they get there?

    Is it pruned and if so when?  Most lonicera flower on growth made the previous year so if it's pruned late summer/autumn that might be the reason.

    If it's neither of those reasons a dose or two of tomato feed might encourage it

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • NickG61NickG61 Posts: 21
    Thanks Dove. It does get plenty of sun but hasn’t been pruned for the last 3 years since we’ve been here. Will try a
    feed of tomorite

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