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Lonicera nitida

Box Honeysuckle

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Description

This plant is a strange cross between an upright shrub and vine which is typical for the Lonicera tribe. This variety has spectacular white, red and pink multi-colored flowers that bloom in spring into summer. It is a a show stopper.

 

Plant Type

Broadleaf Evergreen, Shrub

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Pink, Red, White, Multi-Colored

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Dark Green, Red

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

Fall

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Condition

Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Seascape, Woodland

Accenting Features

Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Background, Shrub Border, Foundation, Parking Strip, Walls / Fences

Special Uses

Hedge, Screen

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Water Saving Tip:

Watering every day results in shallow roots.

Instead, water deeply every few days using the Cycle and Soak method (two or more short run times, each separated by about an hour).