Lonicera ligustrina var. yunnanensis
Shining honeysuckle, Boxleaf honeysuckle
Also known as Lonicera nitida
- Height × spread
- 1.2m – 25m × 0.5m – 4m
- Position
- All conditions
Availability
Generally all year, largest selection in Spring & Autumn
Many plants are seasonal. Call 01234 567890 to check current stock.
About this plant
Valued for its attractive foliage in yellow, green and red, an evergreen border shrub for year round interest in the garden. Its small leaves make it ideal for hedging and topiary. Tiny white flowers appear in spring, attracting bees and are sometimes followed by purple berries, which the birds love. Grows to a typical height/spread of 1.5m.
- Flower colour
- White
- Foliage colour
- Green, White, Yellow
- Fruit colour
- Purple, Red
- Variegated
- No
- Scent
- Yes, some varieties
- Shape
- Cone, Dome
- Height
- 1.2m – 25m
- Spread
- 0.5m – 4m
- Season of interest
- Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
- Evergreen
- Evergreen
- Garden style
- Winter garden, Small scale garden, Seaside garden, Scented garden, Mediterranean garden, Gravel garden, Cottage garden
- Sun or shade
- All conditions
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam (normal)
- Soil pH
- All types
- Drainage
- Moisture retentive soil, Damp and wet soil, Well drained soil, Drought resistant
- Winter hardiness
- Varies, most are hardy
- Borders & containers
- Borders
- Use for
- Wall cover, Hedge, Topiary, Structural, Deer resistant, Rabbit resistant, Bee attraction
- Maintenance
- Easycare – low/no maintenance
- Hazards
- No
Spring
Spring - late · Outdoors
Feed with slow release fertiliser
Apply a general purpose slow release fertiliser, spreading it around the root area of the plant as it is coming into growth. (Or apply a liquid feed at regular intervals throughout the growing season.)
This is a simple way to provide a nutrient boost as a single annual procedure.
Spring-Autumn · Outdoors
Water to keep the soil moist
For best results, this plant needs soil that is always moist. Water deeply and regularly as soon as soil appears dry. Even for established plants in the ground, a dry week can cause problems with some soils. Check plants in pots more often, especially in hot weather. Or install an automatic irrigation system which will do the hard work for you, even when you are away on holiday.
Without regular watering some plants never fully regain their beauty.
Planting & general
Planting
Prune some varieties
Some plant varieties within this species have additional requirements for pruning. It is best to look up your specific plant for pruning guidance.
Found in
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