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Produce => Non Edible Plants => Topic started by: Georgie on July 26, 2007, 21:13:17

Title: Honeysuckle
Post by: Georgie on July 26, 2007, 21:13:17
I'd like to grow a honeysuckle in a pot, preferably a white one.  I'm going to do some research but I just wondered if anyone had any recommendations about reliable varieties.  Thanks.

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Title: Re: Honeysuckle
Post by: Eristic on July 26, 2007, 23:08:52
Not completely white but I like Halls Prolific. Honeysuckle in a pot will require copious watering if it is to do well.
Title: Re: Honeysuckle
Post by: Georgie on July 28, 2007, 20:40:23
That looks just the job.  Thanks Eristic.   ;D

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Title: Re: Honeysuckle
Post by: Hyacinth on July 29, 2007, 08:45:31
Can endorse E's recommendation, Georgie. I put 3 Hall's Prolific in some years ago - and have been trying to dig them up for a couple of years ::)

But this only because I took down the long run of trellis they were growing against. I can't really remember the perfume being very strong, tho, but it is a sturdy plant and I, too, wanted a white flower.
Title: Re: Honeysuckle
Post by: Georgie on July 29, 2007, 18:09:37
Ah yes, Lishka, I gather they are not called 'prolific' for nothing!  I saw a beautiful specimen today at Capel Manor Gardening Show but the friend I was with said she'd got that and it roots everywhere so she's promised me some. So that's saved me a fiver.  ;D
Title: Re: Honeysuckle
Post by: Hyacinth on July 29, 2007, 18:21:55
 8)

If you're sure your friend can supply, OK..if not, give me a shout & I'll have a go at digging up a root for you.  :)
Title: Re: Honeysuckle
Post by: Georgie on July 29, 2007, 20:21:28
Aww, how kind, thanks very much.  No pressure on a certain poster here then.   ;)

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Title: Re: Honeysuckle
Post by: Amazin on July 29, 2007, 23:25:36
Off out right now with a trowel and a torch!

;D

Title: Re: Honeysuckle
Post by: Georgie on July 30, 2007, 18:03:56
LOL!   ;D

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