Climbing without additional help
The honeysuckle is a climbing shrub that has its origins in many parts of the world. It occurs naturally in Europe, Asia and the USA, among others. It has no adhesive roots, but rather winds up on objects. It's right-hand winding. Its shoots can become meters long and lignify over time.
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The average height
Among others, the gold honeysuckle, the garden honeysuckle and the forest honeysuckle can reach heights of growth of up to 10 m. Other species such as the red honeysuckle and the fire honeysuckle are rather small with a stature height of around 4 m.
Growth depends on the location
Whoever plants a honeysuckle should Location watch. If there is a lot of shade, honeysuckle grow more slowly, branch less and bald faster. But if they want and if it is possible for them, they grow towards the light. They prefer to stand in Penumbra in a damp soil. There they grow an average of 40 to 60 cm per year.
Which objects are suitable for climbing
In contrast to ivy, the honeysuckle needs support when climbing. It is advisable not only to think of climbing aids, but also of transverse elements that serve as a safeguard against slipping. The following are suitable as climbing objects:
- Pergolas
- Arbors
- fences
- Gates
- trees and shrubs
- House facades with wire ropes
- Bamboo sticks
- Trellis
- walls
- Woodshed
What care does this climbing plant need?
Like other climbing plants, the honeysuckle can quickly get out of hand and become a nuisance. Therefore, it should be a regular one cut be subjected. In addition, a constantly moist environment is required in the ground. Its nutritional requirements are moderate. In nutrient-rich soils, there is no need for regular fertilizers.
Tips & Tricks
Whether as a natural delimitation, as a privacy screen, ornamental flowers or something else - a minimum distance of 3 m should be maintained between this climbing plant and other plants.
