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Honeysuckle

Eileen107Eileen107 Posts: 94
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when I planted my honeysuckles a couple of months ago they were both very healthy. 2 weeks ago they were both dying from the bottom up. I carefully lifted them & put them in fresh compost in tubs. They haven’t improved & if anything have got worse. Also the leaves have white patches over them. Has anyone any idea what is happening to them & whether I can do anything to save them. Appreciate any advice. I have attached photos below.
Thank you
Eileen 107

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  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    I’m afraid that honeysuckles are rarely happy in containers. 


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





  • K67K67 Posts: 2,506
    The white patches are mildew. Lack of water and air flow but honeysuckle is prone to this.
    Every year mine does this I cut it back and it's fine and regrows but never seems to get to the flowering stage before it succumbs again so in the end I give up and plant something else but in previous gardens they have been spectacular.
    Sorry I can't be more helpful
  • foxwalesfoxwales Posts: 69
    Now that you've moved it, don't over water and don't over feed it.  If the soil is still moist down to a fingers depth, don't water.  Too much feed can also be bad thing.  With white mildew, wait for a warm day, mix a bit of milk (doesn't matter whether full fat, skimmed, semi) with water into a spray gun.  2 parts milk to 3 water.  Spray the leaves with it.  The proteins in the milk help kill off the mildew.  I get white mildew often on my scabious, and this works every time.  Just has to be a warm/hot day.

    Providing it maintains its leaves, it should recover, just give it time and not too much tlc
  • Eileen107Eileen107 Posts: 94
    Thankyou you everyone for your help. It’s much appreciated 😊
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