Lonicera nitida 'Ophelie' - Box Honeysuckle 3 Litre Pot

Lonicera nitida 'Ophelie'

A bright and versatile evergreen shrub that brings year-round golden colour to the garden. With its small neat leaves and dense growth habit, this variety is perfect for creating formal shapes and low hedging with a contemporary twist on traditional box.

Seasonal Highlights

The bright golden-yellow foliage maintains excellent colour throughout the year, bringing warmth and light even in winter months. Small cream flowers may appear in spring, though these are subtle and the plant is primarily grown for its foliage effect.

Key Features

• Bright golden-yellow evergreen foliage
• Dense, compact growth habit
• Excellent for clipping and shaping
• Year-round colour and structure
• Fully hardy and easy to grow

Perfect For

Ideal for creating low hedges, formal edging, and parterre designs. Excellent for topiary shapes and container planting. Works well as ground cover in sunny positions. Perfect alternative to box with superior resistance to blight. Suitable for contemporary and traditional garden styles.

Growing Tips

Plant in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Colours best in sunny positions. Clip two or three times during the growing season to maintain shape and density. Water regularly during establishment. Tolerates most soil types except waterlogged conditions. Feed in spring for best foliage colour.

Looks Great With

Creates striking contrast with dark green evergreens and purple-leaved plants. Works beautifully with lavender, santolina, and other Mediterranean plants. Excellent for edging rose beds or herbaceous borders. Combines well with silver-leaved plants and ornamental grasses.

A reliable and colourful evergreen that offers a bright alternative to traditional hedging plants with excellent shape retention and year-round appeal.