Is this a honeysuckle??

I grew this from a cutting but cannot remember what it was. Someone said it might be some kind of pink Honeysuckle. As you can see I am trying to train it as a shrub rather than a rambler. But, what exactly is it?? Do the leaf shape or flowers look honeysuckle-ish?

 

Hello barryman, If you Google 'Lonicera tatarica' it could well be that.

 

Hi Barryman,

Yeah I agree with Noisette.
It is a member of the Honeysuckle family and yes you're right to train this one as a bush.

 

thank you Noisette and Anthony. it seems like you are absolutely correct. i looked it up and got a bitw worried because it is apparently classed as "invasive" . presumably i just need to keep it in check and see that it doesnt start popping up where not planted...?

 

I think you will find it is in USA that it is listed as invasive.
Check this link for maps.

http://www.invasive.org/browse/subinfo.cfm?sub=3043

Each state has different plants that are a problem..this does not mean that in UK we have the same problem plants.

http://www.invasive.org/species/list.cfm?id=63

Over here the 2 main problem plants are Japanese knot weed and Himalayan balsam.

 

If I keep nipping of the tops will it get thicker and bushier? Apparently it can get a bit tall and scraggly.

 

Suggest you just leave it for a year or two before deciding whether to pruning it or not.

 

Thanks everyone for your advice. Barry