Q. I have an arch and side trellises in my garden. Last year I planted Autumn Joy (white) clematis on the side trellises. This year, for color, I planted pink honeysuckle to grow around the arch. Should I keep the clematis and honeysuckle separate? I’m afraid the clematis will overwhelm the honeysuckle. Am I right? On the other hand, it would be nice to have flowers in the fall on both the arch ad trellises.
Connecticut
A. Your question actually poses different thoughts. Always remember, if you like the look do it. No one else is living at your home and looking at the combinationof plants but you.
In general, both of the vines you have are aggressive, quick growers. I would suspect that the two will intermix and would be a nice combination.
I think there is more of a possibility that the Honeysuckle would overtake the Clematis. So, my recommendation would be to just nip and prune either plants as it starts to grow where you don’t want it or if it starts to overtake the other plant. Both vines can handle pruning.
Todd A. Efing, CNLP Nursery Manager

Van Putte Gardens

Rochester, New York
