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LONICERA nitida 'Red Tips'
Commonly known as Bush honeysuckle, Poor man's box
SHRUBBY HONEYSUCKLES
Reddish-purple new growth
individually £12.50 each , 3+ £10.00 each
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Good to know
Suitable for a low hedge -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids -
Place of origin
Garden origin -
EvergreenLeaves to 1cm (½in) long
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Cream
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
1.2m (4ft) -
Spread
1.2m (4ft)
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HedgeIdeal for hedgingSuitable for a coastal hedge if given some protection from direct sea winds
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightBushy shrub with medium growth. 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) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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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 Size1.2m (4ft)
1.2m (4ft)
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