Lonicera Honey Hedge Ruby

Name: Lonicera Honey Hedge Ruby
Brand: The Plant Company
SKU: 14852b
Price: 20.79 NZD
Availability: InStock

Shrubby Honeysuckle Hedging, Box Leaf Honeysuckle, Twiggy Box Honeysuckle, Lonicera nitida Boxleaf Honeysuckle, Red Tips Box Honeysuckle

Lonicera Honey Hedge Ruby is a hardy, evergreen shrub often used instead of a Buxus hedge. It carries dense, upright branches and small, glossy, dark green leaves. The new foliage is tinged with purple and red. It typically grows to 1 m tall and the same wide but can be trimmed as necessary. Lonicera Honey Hedge Ruby is often used for hedging and topiary, included in a mixed planting, or used to brighten up an area.

Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Shrubs
Height:	1.00 m
Spread:	1.00 m
Flowering time:	Spring
Tolerances:	Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses:	Borders, Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas, Topiary
Garden styles:	Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Shrubby Honeysuckle Hedging, Box Leaf Honeysuckle, Twiggy Box Honeysuckle, Lonicera nitida Boxleaf Honeysuckle, Red Tips Box Honeysuckle

Lonicera Honey Hedge Ruby Details

Lonicera Honey Hedge Ruby is a hardy, evergreen shrub often used instead of a Buxus hedge. It carries dense, upright branches and small, glossy, dark green leaves. The new foliage is tinged with purple and red. Small, cream flowers in spring are followed by blue-black berries in summer. It typically grows to 1 m tall and the same wide but can be trimmed as necessary. Best growth is achieved when it is planted in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained site. It is tolerant of frost, cold climates, coastal conditions, and dry periods. Lonicera Honey Hedge Ruby is often used for hedging and topiary, included in a mixed planting, or used to brighten up an area.