LONICERA nitida
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LONICERA nitida
Commonly known as Bush honeysuckle, Poor man's box
SHRUBBY HONEYSUCKLES
Small, glossy, neat foliage good for hedging
individually £10.50 each , 10+ £9.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Pests & Diseases
Aphids. -
Place of origin
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EvergreenPaired leaves to 1cm (½in) long.
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White
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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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Town garden
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Ovate
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Height
3.5m (11ft) -
Spread
3m (10ft)
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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. Flowers are produced in pairs from the leaf axils. Flowers are 1cm (½in) long and are followed by glossy blue-purple 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 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 Size3.5m (11ft)
3m (10ft)
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Hedging - Box Alternatives
Lonicera (Shrubby) - Care Guide
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