Overview
Lonicera nitida 'Tidy Tips' is a climbing, bushy, spreading branched shrub in the genus Lonicera, part of the Caprifoliaceae family, with deciduous, evergreen foliage. It typically grows around 3.0 m tall. Lonicera nitida 'Tidy Tips' grows best in full sun and full shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, coastal, cottage and informal garden, wall side borders and flower borders and beds.
About
Lonicera nitida is a species of flowering plant in the honeysuckle family. In English, it is sometimes given the common names box honeysuckle or Wilson's honeysuckle.
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About the genus
Honeysuckles are arching shrubs or twining vines in the genus Lonicera of the family Caprifoliaceae. The genus includes 158 species native to northern latitudes in North America, Eurasia, and North Africa.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Lonicera
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Full shade
- Soil type
- Sandy, Loamy, Clay
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, North-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Lonicera nitida 'Tidy Tips' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrub
- Habit
- Climbing, Bushy, Spreading branched
- Foliage
- Deciduous, Evergreen
- Height
- 3.0 m
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Wall side borders, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Lonicera nitida 'Tidy Tips'
- Propagation
- Softwood, Semi-ripe or leaf-bud cuttings from late spring to late summer, Layering, Hardwood cuttings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Seed in summer
- Pest resistance
- Honeysuckle aphids, Thrips, Glasshouse whitefly
- Disease resistance
- Powdery mildews, Fungal leaf spot, Silver leaf, Honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Lonicera nitida 'Tidy Tips'?
Lonicera nitida 'Tidy Tips' prefers full sun and full shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Lonicera nitida 'Tidy Tips' need?
Lonicera nitida 'Tidy Tips' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including sandy, loamy and clay. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
How big does Lonicera nitida 'Tidy Tips' grow?
Lonicera nitida 'Tidy Tips' reaches a height of 3.0 m.
Is Lonicera nitida 'Tidy Tips' hardy in the UK?
Lonicera nitida 'Tidy Tips' has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Lonicera nitida 'Tidy Tips'?
Softwood, Semi-ripe or leaf-bud cuttings from late spring to late summer, Layering, Hardwood cuttings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Seed in summer.
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More in the Lonicera genus
- Lonicera caerulea 'Altaj' (F)Honeyberry
- Lonicera caprifolium 'Inga'Italian Woodbine
- Lonicera periclymenum 'Assynt Cream'Honeysuckle
