A bushy evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves, creamy white flowers in spring, followed by glossy, purple-blue berries. Max Height 3.5m. Max Spread 3m. Flowers April to May. Fruits June. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Lonicera nitida 5 Ltr
A bushy evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves, creamy white flowers in spring, followed by glossy, purple-blue berries.
Additional information
| Generic | Lonicera |
|---|---|
| Species | nitida |
| Varietry | 5 Ltr |
| Common Name | Shrubby honeysuckle |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 3.5m |
| Family | Caprifoliaceae |
| Spread | 3m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Bushy |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | April, May |
| Colour Fruit | purple, blue |
| Fruits When | June |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Hedging, Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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| Maintenance | |
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