Lonicera nitida

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Lonicera nitida

Honeysuckle, Box

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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:

Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.