Lonicera Nitida 'Aurea' (Golden Box Honeysuckle)
Lonicera Nitida 'Aurea' (Golden Box Honeysuckle)
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Lonicera Nitida 'Aurea' (Golden Box Honeysuckle) is a compact evergreen shrub prized for its vibrant golden-yellow foliage, which provides year-round colour and contrast in the garden. Its dense, finely textured growth habit makes it an excellent choice for low hedges, borders, topiary, and formal garden designs. Small, creamy-white flowers may appear in late spring, followed by occasional purple berries, adding subtle seasonal interest.
Fast-growing and easy to maintain, Golden Box Honeysuckle thrives in full sun to part shade and adapts well to a variety of well-drained soils. It responds exceptionally well to clipping, making it perfect for shaping into neat hedges or decorative forms. With its bright foliage, versatility, and low-maintenance nature, it is an outstanding choice for both residential and commercial landscapes.

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Mature height
1–1.5 m
Mature width
1–1.5 m
Spacing
60 cm–1 m
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen
Foliage
Creamy White flowers with golden-yellow foliage
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Late Spring
Sun tolerance
Full Sun to Part Shade
Maintenance
Low. Water until established and prune regularly to maintain the desired shape and encourage dense growth.
Root System
Compact, fibrous, non-invasive