Pruning guide
How to prune tellmann's honeysuckle
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Pruning tellmann's honeysuckle — FAQ
When should I prune tellmann's honeysuckle?
Immediately after flowering, typically early to midsummer. Cut back flowered shoots to a strong new lateral or bud. Remove dead and crossing stems. Avoid autumn pruning. Tie in new growth to support to form next year's flowering framework.
How often does tellmann's honeysuckle need pruning?
Annually after flowering. Tellmann's honeysuckle (Lonicera x tellmanniana) flowers on the previous year's wood in late spring to early summer. Prune immediately after flowering by removing the flowered shoots back to strong new growth — do not prune in autumn or you will remove next season's flower buds. Light annual pruning is sufficient.
How do you prune tellmann's honeysuckle?
Cut back flowered shoots to a strong new lateral or bud. Remove dead and crossing stems. Avoid autumn pruning. Tie in new growth to support to form next year's flowering framework.