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Sheila 5Sheila 5 Posts: 51
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I have just cut down an old honeysuckle which I inherited when I moved to the house 5 years ago. It never had more than a few small flowers. I want to replace it with one or two more. I shall not plant in in exactly the same spot but perhaps 2 or 3 feet away. I will be north west facing. Any suggestions on a heavy flowering scented variety and how should I prepare the soil?

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  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 83,845

    The most beautiful honeysuckle is, in my opinion, Graham Thomas - and it has a glorious scent - amazing on a still summer evening.  It will be perfect in the spot you describe.  http://apps.rhs.org.uk/plantselector/plant?plantid=1191

    Dig in some leafmould or equivalent and it will romp away.  Don't let the roots get too dry in hot spells. 


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





  • Sheila 5Sheila 5 Posts: 51

    Thanks very much, the link was really helpful, sounds just right.  Thanks too for planting advice.

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