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Lonicera nitida 'Pat's Variegated'

Also Known As

  • Lonicera ligustrina 'Pat's Variegated'
  • Lonicera ssp. yunnanensis 'Pat's Variegated'
  • Pat's Variegated Box Honeysuckle

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 2'-3'
  • W: 2'-4'

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

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Lonicera nitida 'Pat's Variegated' plant details

Lonicera nitida 'Pat's Variegated' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with variegated and white foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge followed by black and purple fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lonicera nitida 'Pat's Variegated'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: caprifoliaceae
Foliage: evergreen variegated and white
Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: hedge, non-vining, rare, topiary, winter interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lonicera nitida 'Pat's Variegated'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A non-climbing, bush honeysuckle with long, arching shoots and variegated leaves. Pat McCracken's selection of this tidy SW Chinese shrub "Honeysuckle" with each pert leaf rimmed white. Should be most popular for bonsai lovers. Larger and sturdier than Lonicera nitida 'Silver Beauty', which it resembles. Absurdly rare!

By: Lazy S'S Farm Nursery

Gardening facts about Lonicera nitida 'Pat's Variegated' plant

How to Grow Lonicera nitida 'Pat's Variegated'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Fruit

    • purple
    • black
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 2"-4"

Width: 1'-3'

  • mostly sun - shade
  • even moisture
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 2'-4'

  • sun - mostly shade
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Plant Type

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Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 15'-20'

Width: 2'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture
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Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

6a-11

Size

Height: 3'-6'

Width: 3'-3'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - occasional
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Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

6a-11

Size

Height: 4'-6'

Width: 4'-6'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - occasional
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