Lonicera nitida

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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.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

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:

Group plants with similar watering needs in the same area.