Garden Clouds Lonicera are evergreen, disease resistant and naturally rounded, making them ideal boxwood alternatives. Thriving in full sun or shade, Purple Storm’s dark purple new shoots are an added bonus to the green, glossy, small leaves.
Easily grown in humusy, organically rich, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. In hot summer climates, plants typically perform best in part shade. Plants have some drought tolerance once established. Prune as needed immediately after flowering. Evergreen foliage becomes semi-evergreen to deciduous near the northern edge of its growing range (USDA Zone 7). Easily grown from cuttings.
| Common Name | Purple Storm Boxleaf Honeysuckle |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Lonicera nitida 'GRLN02' |
| Container/Amount | 3 gallon |
| Evergreen or Deciduous | Evergreen |
| Hardiness Zone | 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b |
| Growth Rate | Average |
| Light Requirements | Part-shade, Part-sun, Sun |
| Height | 3 ft. |
| Width | 3 ft. |
| Soil Condition | Well-drained |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Blooming Period | May |
| Flower Color | white |
| Fragrance | Yes |
| Foliage Color | Green with Purple new growth |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
| Berry Color | Black |
