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Honeysuckle transplant in autumn
Honeysuckle in one place can grow for a long time. But it so happens that it becomes necessary to transplant it to a new place for some reason. Its peculiarity is that the shrub takes root well not only at a young age, but also as an adult plant. Experts agree that honeysuckle should be transplanted in the fall. But in the spring, this procedure is no worse.
Honeysuckle transplant in autumn: nuances and features
For the correct timing of transplanting any plant, you need to know the cycles of its life. Honeysuckle awakens at a time when the air temperature reaches a positive mark. This can happen not only in spring but also in winter. With the onset of frost, their development stops and continues with the next warming.
Transplanting honeysuckle in the fall has a number of advantages, since the plant has the ability to root well and tolerates winter more easily.
The timing of the transfer depends on the region. In most cases, it is better to do this in the second half of September. But before the onset of frost, the plant should take root well, so you need to take into account the climate of your particular area.
In the spring, the shrub takes root painfully. This is due to the fact that after the awakening of the kidneys, he does not have enough strength for full development. Caring for it will be more troublesome.
If you want to get good yields from your honeysuckle in the future, you need to plant several and different varieties of plants. The fact is that almost all of these shrubs need a pollinator in the neighborhood. Otherwise, there will be no ovary. When transplanting an adult plant, he needs to prune the branches by 1/3 of the length. It is necessary to dig out with a lump of earth from the old place, so as not to injure the root system once again.
Transplanting a honeysuckle bush to a new place: how to care?
By its principle, transplanting a bush is no different from planting it. The only thing to consider: the separation or digging of the plant must be carried out as carefully as possible, without damaging any of its parts. After planting, the honeysuckle must be well watered and mulched. Well used as mulch:
- straw;
- leaves;
- hay.
The shrub does not like excess moisture, but it is not necessary to give up watering at all. As the top layer of the earth dries up, a bucket of water is poured under each bush.
So that oxygen can freely flow to the roots, the soil must be loosened in time and prevent the formation of a crust
Honeysuckle is gaining popularity among gardeners. It is not at all difficult to take care of her, the bush takes root just fine. He can not only decorate the site with dignity, but also please with delicious and very healthy berries.