LONICERA nitida 'Lemon Beauty'
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LONICERA nitida 'Lemon Beauty'
Commonly known as Bush honeysuckle, Poor man's box
SHRUBBY HONEYSUCKLES
Spreading habit with lemon-gold and dark green leaves
individually £13.00 each , 3+ £10.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Makes a low hedge and is good for ground cover. -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Garden origin -
EvergreenPaired leaves to 1cm (½in) long.
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White
Creamy white -
Tubular
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BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Coastal / windsweptSlightly back from the sea with more shelter
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Cottage garden
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Suitable for small gardens
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Town garden
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Ovate
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Height
1m (39in) -
Spread
1m (39in)
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Ground coverThese plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soil
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HedgeIdeal for hedgingSuitable for a coastal hedge if some protection given from direct sea-winds
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightBushy shrub. Produces pairs of flowers to 1cm (½in) long from the leaf axils followed by sparse, violet berries.
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Pruning group 2
Suitable for: Deciduous shrubs and trees that flower in Spring or early Summer on previous year's growth, including plants that produce new growth at or near ground level.
Pruning: Prune flowered shoots to strong buds. Cut back approximately 1/4 of old shoots to the base to promote replacement growth.
When: Annually, after flowering.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size1m (39in)
1m (39in)
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Hedging - Box Alternatives
Lonicera (Shrubby) - Care Guide
