Lemon Beauty Box Honeysuckle

Lonicera Nitida 'Lemon Beauty'

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Overview

Lonicera nitida 'Lemon Beauty' is an evergreen shrub prized for its variegated foliage, with splashes of lemon-yellow against a deep green backdrop. It forms a dense, mound-shaped plant, reaching up to 5 feet tall and wide, ideal for hedges or topiary. This low-maintenance honeysuckle thrives in USDA zones 6-9, preferring partial to full sun exposure. It tolerates a range of soil types, provided they are well-drained.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, Low, MediumZones 7–9

Lemon Beauty Box Honeysuckle (Lonicera Nitida 'Lemon Beauty') — Lonicera nitida 'Lemon Beauty' is an evergreen shrub prized for its variegated foliage

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Extra in Summer, Low, Medium
USDA zones: 7–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Caprifoliaceae

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Lemon Beauty Box Honeysuckle (Lonicera Nitida 'Lemon Beauty') — Lonicera nitida 'Lemon Beauty' is an evergreen shrub prized for its variegated foliage

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