Propagating Honeysuckle by Layering: A Simple Method

Honeysuckle vines (Lonicera spp.) are easily multiplied by simple layering—a technique that encourages roots to form on a stem while it’s still attached to the parent plant.

Step-by-Step Layering

1. Select a long, flexible vine that can be bent to the ground.
2. Clear a small area of soil where the vine will touch.
3. Make a shallow trench (about 2 inches deep) and lay a 4-inch section of the vine in it.
4. Cover the vine section with soil and place a rock or brick on top to hold it down.
5. Water well and keep the area moist.

After Rooting

In about a month, roots will have formed at the buried nodes. Cut the rooted section from the parent vine, dig it up carefully, and transplant it to its new location. This method works for most vining honeysuckles and requires no special equipment.