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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

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a 2" layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost, or aged sawdust.

Inorganic mulches such as gravel are also acceptable.