Thunderbolt Box Honeysuckle Golden Evergreen
Product details
| Management number | 250481443 | Release Date | 2026/09/17 | List Price | US$39.98 | Model Number | 250481443 | ||
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Thunderbolt Box Honeysuckle (Lonicera nitida 'Golden Glow') delivers persistent golden foliage that resists fading without frequent shearing. This compact evergreen forms a dense, mounding shape reaching three to four feet tall and wide. It develops its brightest chartreuse-to-gold tones under part-sun conditions and thrives reliably across USDA zones five through nine.
The shrub’s naturally tidy branches stay full year-round, making it an effortless alternative to traditional boxwood. Small cream flowers bloom in late spring, offering a subtle fragrance that attracts pollinators. Home gardeners place it for path edging, foundation accents, mixed border fillers, or large containers where it contrasts sharply with deeper green and burgundy neighbors.
📋 Product summary:
- Botanical classification: Lonicera nitida 'Golden Glow'
- Mature dimensions: 3 to 4 feet tall and wide
- Foliage type: Small, glossy leaves maintaining vivid gold color annually
- Climate hardiness: Reliable in USDA zones 5 through 9
- Light requirements: Partial sun optimizes seasonal leaf brightness
- Bloom characteristics: Fragrant cream-white flowers appear in late spring
- Maintenance level: Minimal pruning needed due to self-cleaning growth
- Landscape applications: Path borders, foundation beds, borders, and container specimens
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