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Should I plant Japanese Honeysuckle?

emte_1emte_1 Posts: 1
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Hi, I recently ordered two Japanese honeysuckle plants before realising how invasive the plant is. While I did cancel the order, the company still sent me the plants and have advised that I can keep them for free. However, I am uncertain if it is safe to grow these in plant pots given how aggressively invasive they are. My home is surrounded by farmland and so I am worried about the plants spreading. Any advice would be really appreciated!
Thanks  :)

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  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 54,358
    I wouldn't describe it as invasive. It's vigorous, but so are most honeysuckles. It wouldn't pose any problem re farmland. 
    They won't grow in pots anyway - not suited to that.  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • philippasmith2philippasmith2 Posts: 3,496
    Agree with @Fairygirl - ground Yes, pots No :)
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 86,989
    It’s considered to be invasive in some parts of the USA … not in the UK. 

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 54,358
    Ah - perhaps the OP isn't in the Uk  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 86,989
    Google can cause alarm if you’re not forewarned about the differences in various countries, climates and continents. 😉 

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





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