LONICERA NITIDA THUNDERBOLT™ (GOLDEN GLOW) / THUNDERBOLT™ HONEYSUCKLE

LONICERA NITIDA THUNDERBOLT™ (GOLDEN GLOW) / THUNDERBOLT™ HONEYSUCKLE

A Compact, Golden Foliage Shrub with Year-Round Interest

Lonicera nitida Thunderbolt™, also known as Golden Glow, is a low-growing, evergreen honeysuckle prized for its bright golden-yellow foliage and dense, mounding habit. This versatile shrub forms a lush, fine-textured hedge or ground cover, adding year-round interest to any landscape. It is highly adaptable, drought-tolerant once established, and can be shaped into topiary or used as an alternative to boxwood.

Why Choose Thunderbolt™ Honeysuckle?

• Bright Golden Foliage: Provides striking color contrast in the garden.
• Compact & Dense Growth: Forms a naturally rounded, low-maintenance shrub.
• Versatile Use: Excellent for hedging, ground cover, or topiary.
• Drought & Deer Resistant: Thrives in tough conditions with minimal care.

Key Features:

• Low-Growing Habit: Reaches 3–4 feet tall and 4–5 feet wide.
• Evergreen Foliage: Retains color year-round in warmer climates.
• Fast-Growing: Quickly fills in spaces for coverage.
• Small, Discreet Flowers: Produces tiny white flowers in spring, followed by small berries.

Specifications:

• Plant Size: 3–4 feet tall, 4–5 feet wide.
• Hardiness: USDA Zones 6–9.
• Sunlight: Prefers full sun to partial shade.
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil.

Ideal Uses:

• Low Hedges & Borders: Perfect alternative to boxwood.
• Ground Cover: Spreads well for erosion control on slopes.
• Topiary & Formal Gardens: Easy to shape and maintain.
• Urban & Drought-Tolerant Landscapes: Thrives in dry or city environments.

Thunderbolt™ Honeysuckle is a fantastic choice for gardeners looking for a durable, golden-foliaged shrub that offers year-round beauty and structure.