Lonicera nitida
(Box Honeysuckle)
Lonicera nitida
(Box Honeysuckle)
Prices:
| Each | 20 or more | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5L Pot | $9.50 | $9.00 |
Details:
| Foliage Colour: | Green |
| Growth Rate: | Fast |
| Mature Height: | 2 m |
| Mature Width: | 1 m |
| Site Condition: | Coastal, Exposed, Frost Tolerant, Heavy Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil, Waterways |
| Sun: | Full Sun, Part Shade |
| Drainage: | Dry, Moist |
| Category: | Shrub |
| Features: | Suitable for hedging or shelter. Flower colour: White. |
Lonicera nitida, commonly known as the Box Honeysuckle, is a hardy shrub often used instead of Buxus. It carries dense, upright branches which host small and glossy, dark green leaves. New growth has attractive, purple-black edges. Red/purple tones in winter. Small creamy white fragrant flowers in summer. It typically grows to 2 m tall and 1 m wide and can be trimmed as necessary. The Box Honeysuckle makes for a lovely backdrop for smaller plants and is commonly used for hedging and topiary. Fast growing and hardy.
Best results with this evergreen are achieved when it is planted in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained site. It is tolerant of frost, cool climates, coastal conditions, and dry periods.
Flowering: Summer [December - February]
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