H 30/40cm x L 100cm Instant Impact Shrubby Honeysuckle
(Lonicera nitida)

Shrubby Honeysuckle is a dense plant made up of tiny, packed leaves on long stems. If you're lucky, Lonicera nitida may even produce small, scented, creamy-white flowers that develop into blue coloured berries in Autumn (though this is more likely to happen when you have a good Summer).̴Ì?

Many people aren't aware of its name, even though it's a popular hedge, and as Shrubby Honeysuckle has very similar characteristics to Box, it's the perfect alternative.

This̴Ì?instant impact̴Ì?New Zealand Privet plant has an average growth rate but will exceed 2.5m tall when planted in good conditions.

It loves a sunny/partially shaded site and will even tolerate deeper shade in some conditions. However, we do not recommend placing in overly wet soils, windy, or exposed sites- though it will tolerate most soil types elsewise.

• Growth rate: Fast (40-60cm per year)
• Ideal height: 2.5m+ Tall
• Soil type: Normal
• Exposure: Exposed, inland
• Aspect: Semi-shade, full sun
• Evergreen foliage? Yes

Buying Instant Impact hedging makes it even easier- your plant will arrive on your doorstep fully matured, established, and ready to plant! All the beginning hard work has been done for you- you don't even have to worry about the No. per metre. 1 instant impact trough = 1 metre of hedging.̴Ì?

Even though Lonicera nitida is fast-growing, it's surprisingly easy to maintain. You can clip/trim as often as you need, and it won't damage the plant. Just don't leave it to grow for too long as this will lead to the plant developing long stems that end up arching and flopping down very quickly.̴Ì?