Lonicera nitida maigrun is a lovely, bushy and compact evergreen shrub that is commonly called Honeysuckle Maigrun and Honeysuckle May Green. It is a German cultivar of the box honeysuckle species and a member of the Caprifoliaceae botanical family.
Also, it is a low-maintenance topiary plant and grows to reach approximately 4 feet. It is native to China but is now cultivated in other regions as a border or hedge plant.
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What does honeysuckle maigrun look like?
Lonicera nitida ‘Maigrun’ at T&M Plants
This plant has small and dense light green, oval-shaped foliage that retains its stunning colour all year long. The broad, fine-textured leaves are born on slender stems that responds well to frequent pruning. Also, the leaves are a lot brighter than others of the same species. The lightly fragrant, white flowers are born in late April to May, followed by small, inconsequential berry-like purple fruits that are extremely attractive to birds.
How does one grow lonicera nitida maigrun?
Plant this shrub in moist clay, loamy, sandy and chalky soil that drains well and has an acidic, alkaline or neutral pH. It has no preference in planting position or sunlight exposure and can be planted in an east, west, north, or south facing position in full sun or partial shade as it is more shade tolerant than other honeysuckles.
What are the propagation methods for lonicera nitida maigrun?
It can be propagated from layering, semi-hardwood cuttings, mature cuttings and seeds that are sown in cold frames.
How can I care for my honeysuckle maigrun?
This hardy shrub is quite tolerant of drought and pollution and has high resistance to pests and diseases.
Watering: Water your plant regularly to ensure that the soil is kept uniformly moist because it won’t survive in poorly drained, wet soil and may succumb to root rot. Water more frequently in extremely dry weather.
Fertiliser Feeding your shrub with a balanced all-purpose fertilizer every spring will keep it healthy. You can also mulch your shrub to keep in moisture and repress weeds.
Pruning: trim your honeysuckle plant often to maintain its height and shape. Also prune out any unwanted, dead, diseased, or excessive growth to keep your plant looking spectacular.
