Honeysuckle

Is now the right time to take a cutting from HoneySuckle? Any tips?

Thanks in advance:thumb:

 

Still waiting I'd like to know as well please.

 

Try layering it

 

My own method would be to take as many cuttings as possible. I'd take bits from as many different areas of the plant as poss. so as to increase the possibility of something taking! Trim each beneath a leaf joint, removing bottom leaves, and top growth then pop as deep as poss in compost (I don't use rooting powder, though others will swear by it.) Keep moist, in good light (though best not frazzled in direct sun) and hope for the best!

I would give layering a go too (as many methods as possible tried in the hope that one pays off!). If you have a stem long enough to reach a buried pot, pin it to the compost surface with wire so that at least one leaf joint is in contact with the soil, or use stones to hold the joint in position, until (finger's crossed) roots are produced and the plant can be cut free! Not sure if scraping a bit of the 'bark' away will make a difference - I'd try some with and some without.

Do it as soon as possible, so there is still time to try again, if it doesn't work this time!

Not very scientific, but it may work! :p

 

:thumb:Thanks Jarbax, a very comprehenive answer. The honeysuckle I want to take a cutting from is not at our house so the method of pinning it to the soil is not possible but will take lots of cuttings and try the other method.

 

Cuttings have a much better chance if you put the pot into a transparent plastic bag and close it. check now and then if they have new shoots (which is sign that they have rooted). At thet point leave them still in the bag for a few days, but with the bag open. They will need some little help to get use to open air again. Keep shady and moist.

I always use this sistem for hydrangeas, and it works every time. Recently I tried it for elder and honeysuckle and it seems successful.

 

Thanks Ivory will give it a try