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dropmore scarlet honeysuckle #23876 May 1st, 2004 at 05:41 AM
Joined: Apr 2004 Saskatchewan, Canada L Lady Slipper Junior Member
Lady Slipper Junior Member L Joined: Apr 2004 Saskatchewan, Canada	Hi, I posted a question yesterday, but I gues it was in the wrong place. I planted 2 dropmore scarlet honeysuckles last spring. They were about 12-15" tall and grew to about 6'. I was so pleased with them as they attracted a lot of hummingbirds. My question is, should they be pruned? and if so, when and how? Also, when should growth be starting this spring. I check everyday and there is no sign of anything yet. Maybe they winter killed, or perhaps I am being over anxious

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Re: dropmore scarlet honeysuckle #23877 May 1st, 2004 at 03:17 PM
Joined: Jul 2003 Northern California, Zone 9b P papito Member
papito Member P Joined: Jul 2003 Northern California, Zone 9b	Welcome to The Gardener's Forum. I don't grow this plant, but found this info from the University of wisconsin: http://www.midwestlandscapeplants.org/plantdetails.cfm?speciesid=662 Check the table for blooming time & other details. On pruning: Quote When overgrown, this vine maybe renewed by cutting it back 1' - 1-1/2' above the ground level just above a few strong buds. This rigorous pruning should only be done when the vine is dormant, late fall to early spsring.

Re: dropmore scarlet honeysuckle #23878 May 2nd, 2004 at 12:51 AM
Joined: Apr 2004 Saskatchewan, Canada L Lady Slipper Junior Member
Lady Slipper Junior Member L Joined: Apr 2004 Saskatchewan, Canada	Hi Papito Thank you for finding this helpful info on dropmore honeysuckles. Your help is much appreciated

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