Boxleaf Honeysuckle, Box Honeysuckle Lonicera nitida
Lonicera nitida, commonly known as the Box Honeysuckle, is a hardy shrub often used instead of Buxus as a hedge. It features dense, upright branches that support small, glossy, dark green leaves. New growth has attractive, purple-black edges as it grows to 2 m tall and 1 m wide. Lonicera nitida makes for a lovely backdrop for smaller plants and is commonly trimmed into a hedge and used for topiary.
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They are at different heights due to being recently trimmed to keep them bushy. I estimate 3 years to reach 1.5 m tall. This could be less if they are watered and fertilised regularly.
Great plants, thank you!
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