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Can you grow honeysuckle from a cutting?

Lauren Kurtz
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Lauren Kurtz is a Naturalist and Horticultural Specialist. Lauren has worked for Aurora, Colorado managing the Water-Wise Garden at Aurora Municipal Center for the Water Conservation Department. She earned a BA in Environmental and Sustainability Studies from Western Michigan University in 2014.

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Yes, take a 4-6 inch cutting from a nonflowering plant. Remove 1/3 of the leaves off the bottom end of each cutting. Place the cutting in water in a bright location until roots form. Then, plant the cutting in soil when the roots are at least 2-3 inches long.

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How is honeysuckle spread?

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Honeysuckle is spread in three ways: by seeds, spreading roots, and rooting stems.

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How tall will a honysuckle grow?

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They can grow over 10 feet per season once they are established.

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Should you remove the head after flowering?

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The flowers usually fall off on their own and add a little nutrition to the soil. The leaves near the flower stay healthy, so I would not head them. Older honeysuckle will grow batches of seeds with velvety leaves at the ends of some branches from spring into summer, and they are a big attraction for hordes of aphids. I have found cutting off these gooey seed heads does not de-energize the plant, and the sooner you do it, the less damage the aphids will do to the rest of the plant and surrounding plants. Be sure and drop the cuttings into a plastic bag and dispose of promptly after tying the bag closed.

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Someone pruned my bush with beautiful flowers, and now it is not blooming. How can I make it bloom again?

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Try cutting 2-3 centimeters off of where the person cut your bush, and make sure the tips are fully opened so new ones can grow. Water it every day, and make sure it is healthy.

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How do I store the seeds for the next planting season?

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Store them in a dry place without any dirt or sunlight and they should be fine for next season.

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What is the coral and white bunch of honeysuckle plant called?

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You might be referring to "Scentsation Honeysuckle." Jackson & Perkins has a photo.

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How can I reduce the height of a newly planted honeysuckle?

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You can attach a roof with plant supports. If you don't have supports or it's too late, you can always try to trim them.

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