Troubleshooting
Lonicera x heckrottii problems — and how to fix them
Lonicera x heckrottii (Lonicera x heckrottii) is generally forgiving once you match its basics, but a few issues come up again and again. Here is what each one looks like, why it happens, and the fix.
Powdery mildew
Appears on dry-rooted plants in humid, crowded sites; keep roots moist, open up air movement and remove affected leaves.
Aphids
Colonise soft shoots and flower buds, distorting growth and leaving honeydew; treat early and support natural predators.
Reduced flowering in shade
Bloom falls off markedly with too little sun; site in full sun for the best two-toned display.
Dry-root stress
Overheated, dry roots cause wilting and weak flowering; mulch generously and water through dry spells.
Prevent lonicera x heckrottii problems before they start
Most lonicera x heckrottii issues are care-mismatch, not bad luck. Dial in the basics:
Looking for lonicera x heckrottii in general rather than its problems? Read the full lonicera x heckrottii care guide — light, water, soil and feeding.
Lonicera x heckrottii problems — FAQ
Why is my lonicera x heckrottii powdery mildew?
Appears on dry-rooted plants in humid, crowded sites; keep roots moist, open up air movement and remove affected leaves.
Why is my lonicera x heckrottii aphids?
Colonise soft shoots and flower buds, distorting growth and leaving honeydew; treat early and support natural predators.
Why is my lonicera x heckrottii reduced flowering in shade?
Bloom falls off markedly with too little sun; site in full sun for the best two-toned display.
Why is my lonicera x heckrottii dry-root stress?
Overheated, dry roots cause wilting and weak flowering; mulch generously and water through dry spells.