Himalayan honeysuckle - Pruning

Thomas.Rhea1 · May 2020

Hi all - I had a very large and woody honeysuckle which I cut back down to the ground in early spring. New growth has started from another area of the base however I am wondering if I should have left the growth to happen from the existing woody stems. Does anyone have any advice on pruning as I am confused by the pruning advice on RHS being in both Group 6 and 3. Thanks

Silver surfer · May 2020

Hmm! Common names can lead to confusion.
Can I just check exactly what you are talking about...

Leycesteria formosa......common name Himalayan honeysuckle?

https://www.google.com/search?q=Leycesteria+formosa.&rlz=1C1CHBF_enGB785GB785&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwih0cXvxNLpAhWOXsAKHfQNAlYQ_AUoAXoECBUQAw&biw=1920&bih=937

Thomas.Rhea1 · May 2020

Hi yes that’s the one

Thomas.Rhea1 · May 2020

hi all, just bumping this

JennyJ · May 2020

My friend has one, she prunes it hard back in early spring like a buddleia (group 6) and it puts on maybe 6 or 8 feet of growth in a season. I think if you want it bigger, you don't cut down as far.

Himalayan honeysuckle - Pruning

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