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The lonicera plant, commonly known as honeysuckle, is a beloved choice for New Zealand gardeners thanks to its combination of fast growth, versatile uses, and intoxicating fragrance. Whether you want to cover a fence, define a hedge, or attract native pollinators, the lonicera plant brings beauty and practicality to your garden. There is a wide selection, from evergreen hedging shrubs to climbing varieties covered in sweetly-scented blooms, making it an excellent addition for both low-maintenance and ornamental landscapes.

Kniphofia 'Border Ballet' plants in a cottage garden featuring orange flowers and lush green foliage.

Kniphofia 'Border Ballet' (Hot Poker Plant)

Kniphofia 'Border Ballet' is a variety of the commonly known Red Hot Poker, and is grown for its colourful flowers. Stems rise above the foliage through summer and autumn to bear showy clusters of flowers ranging in colour from orange, red, pink, yellow, and pastel.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Perennials
Height: 1.20 m
Spread: 60 cm
Flowering time: Summer, Autumn
Tolerances: Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Containers, Living areas, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Riparian
A Lonicera 'Honey Hedge Lemon' plant in a garden.

Lonicera 'Honey Hedge Lemon'

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Lonicera 'Honey Hedge Lemon' is an evergreen shrub often used instead of Buxus for hedges. It carries dense, upright branches that host small and glossy leaves that are variegated green and yellow. It typically grows to 1.5 m tall and 1 m wide. It can be trimmed as necessary, even down to 15 cm.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 1.75 m
Spread: 1.25 m
Flowering time: Spring
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses: Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Pool areas, Topiary
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Rock
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Why Choose a Lonicera Plant?

Besides their stunning aesthetics and fragrance, lonicera plants are famed for their hardiness and adaptability. Most varieties are tolerant of a range of soils, coastal conditions, and can thrive in full sun or partial shade. Some forms offer evergreen foliage, providing year-round structure and privacy, while others delight with vibrant flowers that attract birds, bees, and butterflies.

Looking for a density hedge? Consider Lonicera 'Honey Hedge Lemon', loved for its compact habit and fresh yellow-toned leaves. If a groundcover is on your wishlist, Lonicera pileata is a reliable, low-growing lonicera plant perfect for suppressing weeds and stabilising banks.

Popular Types of Lonicera Plant

The lonicera genus includes both climbing and shrubby types, giving you flexibility for any design.

Growing and Caring for Your Lonicera Plant

Growing a lonicera plant couldn’t be easier in most New Zealand gardens. Choose a well-drained spot with plenty of sunlight for best flowering, though most will also do well in part-shade. Water newly planted lonicera regularly until established, then reduce watering as most varieties are drought-tolerant. Mulch in spring and prune after flowering for shape and size control—especially important for more vigorous climbing forms.

Climbing types appreciate a support structure to twine around, while shrub types can be clipped to your preferred height and shape. Regular pruning encourages dense growth and, for flowering species, abundant blooms.

Shop Lonicera Plant Varieties

Find your perfect lonicera plant from our extensive selection. Whether you’re interested in a statement climber like Lonicera periclymenum 'Graham Thomas' or an all-season hedge such as Lonicera nitida 'Aurea' or Lonicera 'Honey Hedge Lemon', there is a lonicera plant to suit every garden. Explore our range to bring timeless beauty and ecological value to your outdoor space.


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