Does anyone recognise this Climbing Plant???

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  1. lewinsm

    lewinsm Apprentice Gardener

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    Hiya,
    I have just moved into my house and subsequently i am discovering the world of gardening.

    Does anyone have any idea what this might be?
    I was wondering because it hasn't flowered yet and i can't see any buds on it. But it is definately loving it where it is as it's growing prolifically.

    It was damaged (or should i say injured?!?) when the fence it was climbing on blew down, but it is now growing with avengence on a temporary frame i whipped together. At the moment it is at shoulder height.

    Im thinking i should train it back up the new replacement fence, but not sure how or when it would be best to do it?

    I would be grateful for any advice.
    Thankyou in advance!



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  2. Ivory

    Ivory Gardener

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    Looks like a lonicera (honeysuckle) to me. May be wrong though.
     
  3. shiney

    shiney President, Grumpy Old Men's Club Staff Member

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    I'm with you, Ivory :thumb: :)
     
  4. youngdaisydee

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    Honeysuckle it is Lewinsm, It Smells beautifull in Flower..:)
     
  5. pip

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    With veryone else, its a honey suckle. :thumb:
     
  6. greengiant

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    I can never tell the difference between honeysuckle and knotweed...

    I think it is knotweed.

    EDIT: Red stems, so probably honeysuckle. Not sure about when or how you should trim it.
     
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    moyra A knackered Veteran Gardener

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    Definitely a Lonicera! (Honeysuckle) and quite healthy. No doubt!
     
  8. Ivory

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    moyra A knackered Veteran Gardener

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    Whoa!, Ivory that is still too light (in weight) a leaf.............looks more like Russian Vine! No I think everyone who said Lonicera are right!
     
  10. Ivory

    Ivory Gardener

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    Oh, no, I am reasonably sure that the plant in the picture that started the thread is a lonicera, the link was just to reassure Greengiant that the thing is NOT a knotweed. ;)

    English is not my first language, if I fail to make myself clear and get entangled in my own posts, please, don't scruple to let me know! :)
     
  11. Marley Farley

    Marley Farley Affable Admin! Staff Member

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    :D Oh Ivory you make me laugh...!!!! We'll let you know if you get all back to front with your language don't worry..!!!!:D:D

    :thumb: I agree with everyone too... Honeysuckle-lonicera..
     
  12. Ivory

    Ivory Gardener

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    "Oh Ivory you make me laugh...!!!!"

    Good, that should improve my karma, sowing some happiness in the world. :)
    But it's true that sometimes what with italian, german, english and latin I get so mixed up that I don't know what I'm saying any longer. I feel like my brain is a well run word-composter.
     
  13. Kedi-Gato

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  14. walnut

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    Looks like you are out voted gg, Ivory i'm english and get mixed up with just the one language never mind four I am trying to dable with a bit of german I must really get into it.
     
  15. Marley Farley

    Marley Farley Affable Admin! Staff Member

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    :D Well, yes you do maybe have a good reason for getting muddled up with the languages Ivory, but are you sure it isn't also something to do with our age..??????;):D:D:D
     
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