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.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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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.