Young Honeysuckle and Clematis

Went into a local store and saw the above mentioned for £1.99 each, so grabbed them. I've potted them into larger pots and they are both doing really well in the conservatory. My intention was to put them outside when they are bigger and stronger. I have a wall that I thought I could plant them against. However said wall needs repairing and the quote we had was considerably more than I had expected,so it's not going to get done until later in year or next year. So, what to do with my climbers? I have other Clematis in pots so I know they do ok in pots but will the Honeysuckle be ok in a big pot? The Clematis had got some slate pieces covering the top of the pot. Should I do same for the Honeysuckle?

 

I've grown honeysuckle successfully in a large pot, both with access to gravel below, and on a patio...

Homeysuckly growing just to the left of the mask, about 7' tall, with pot on gravel.

I don't worry about covering the top of the pot...

 

Thanks Sian

 

I agree with Sian. They'll be fine in large containers as long as you don't let them dry out. In my experience, they'll not impress youanyway for the first year or two while they build good roots. So when you eventually move them to their final position, give them a good hair cut, and they'll be away.

 

Thanks Clueless1 I wasn't expecting much but they are growing very well in the conservatory. The Clematis has shot up.

Speaking of Clematis , one of the plants I have outside is not doing so well. I bought 2 of same variety from local garden centre back in Feb, both looked healthy, robust plants. Both planted in pots at same location. One is looking very good,bushy,green and got flowers developing, other has become spindly and looks like it might be dying. Any thoughts as to what might be wrong and if I can save it please?

 

Any sign of vine weevil? In my limited experience, the most common cause of unexplained sudden death of a plant in a container is vine weevil. The adult beetles go walkabout at night. They lay their eggs in soil, and the hatched larvae eat the plants roots.

 

Vine weeval was my 1st thought too!!

 

I had a look and can't see any evidence of leaf damage. Parts of the Clematis look ok and have got flower buds. I'm wondering if it could be wind. damage? We've had strong winds recently. Is there any other way to tell if it's weevil apart from digging up the plant?

 

The only way I know is to go hunting at night. The adults are nocturnal.

 

I've checked several times at night now and cannot see any beetles on the leaves. The other Clematis has clear signs of vines dying off I could try digging them up but there are plants around them, which are established and recent pet rat burials in each pot. Any ideas please?

 

maybe doesn't like the spot where you positioned it? Too much water?