Lonicera nitida - 'Baggesen's Gold'
This fast growing compact shrub is ideal as a colourful low growing evergreen hedge. It produces masses of golden leaves and responds well to tight clipping. 2.5m x 2.5m
Cultivation notes: Evergreen lonicera flourishes in fertile alkaline to neutral soils, including chalk. Preferring a sunny position for compact growth, plant in spring in a sheltered location.
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Plant Strengths: Attracts wildlife to feed or nest; All round tough plant suitable for problem areas; Evergreen foliage for all year round colour and screening; Suitable for container growing; Attractive form or foliage for all year interest; Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils; Tolerates cold exposed locations; Suitable for hedging or topiary; Tolerates heavy clay soils.
Plant Weaknesses: Does not produce attractive flowers.
Common Missspellings: Lonicara, Lonicira, Lonacera, Lonisera, Loanisera