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Lonicera nitida - Shrub


Part
of the Honeysuckle family, but nothing at all like the fragrant climbing members
of the group. Lonicera nitida is a bushy, evergreen hardy shrub. It is
sometimes known as "poor man's box" a reference to the fact that while similar
to box, it not so neat and formal, but also considerably faster growing and
therefore much cheaper to buy - and also much quicker to establish as a hedge.
The ordinary green variety
makes a good dense hedge, closer knit and smaller leaved than privet.
There is also a yellow-leaved
variety called "Baggesen's Gold" that is slower growing and smaller than
the green one. Grow "Baggesen's Gold" in full sun for the best colour, it
can be used also as a hedging plant, or as a useful addition to a mixed border if
left to grow informally, the yellow leaves adding a welcome bright patch.
Height and spread:
3m
x 3m (10ft
x 10ft), 1.5m x 1.5m (5ft x 5ft) for
Baggesen's Gold
full sun or partial shade,
Baggesen's Gold develops the best colour in full sun
moist, well-drained,
generally unfussy
medium growing
fully hardy, not suitable
for very exposed positions
Uses - Hedging / mixed border
/ topiary / container topiary
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Planting distance when
used for hedging
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Clipped height |
Number of times to clip per season and when |
Responds to renovation? |
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30cm, 12"
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1-1.5m, 3-5ft
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2 - 3 growing season |
Yes |
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Pruning: Specimen shrubs
need minimal pruning. Will grow again from brown wood, so can be cut back
to 15cm, 6" more than final required size in spring (preferably or at any
time in growing season) Complete renovation can be achieved by cutting the
whole plant to within 15cm, 6" of the ground. |
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