Box Leaf Honeysuckle hedging plants
Box Leaf Honeysuckle hedging plants
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Box Leaf Honeysuckle Hedge

Lonicera nitida

Box Leaf Honeysuckle (Lonicera nitida) is a dense, fast-growing evergreen with small, glossy green leaves. It clips neatly into formal hedges, low edging and topiary, making it a practical alternative to Box. Choose your root type, height and pack below, then check the planting density and dispatch details for your selected option.

  • Dense evergreen foliage
  • 30–60cm annual growth in good conditions
  • Clips neatly for hedges and topiary
  • A practical alternative to Box

Key product facts

Growth Rate Fast 30-60cm per year
Overall Height Small up to 3 metres
Plant Position Coastal, Exposed, Full Shade, Full Sun, Sheltered
Root Types Pot Grown, Bare Root, Instant Hedging
Choose your plants

Box Leaf Honeysuckle Hedge Root Types

Choose from our range of Box Leaf Honeysuckle Hedge sizes and root types below.

Selected root type

Bare Root

By far the most cost effective and environmentally friendly way to plant a new hedge, bare root hedging is normally available between November and April. No need for plastic pots, these plants are extra-kind to the environment
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Choose your height

Pick a height to see the relevant single-plant and bulk-buy options.

Available height

20-30cm

Bare Root options
  • Bare Root
    Single plants
    Free UK Delivery on orders over £200
    Box delivery
    £2.10

    £2.10 per plant

    6 plants per metre recommended
    Shipping from NOV 2026
  • Bulk saving
    Pack of 100
    Save 5%
    Free UK Delivery on orders over £200
    Box delivery
    Original price was: £210.00.Current price is: £199.50.

    £2.00 per plant

    Shipping from NOV 2026
  • Bulk saving
    Pack of 250
    Save 10%
    Free UK Delivery on orders over £500
    Pallet delivery
    Original price was: £525.00.Current price is: £472.50.

    £1.89 per plant

    Shipping from NOV 2026
  • Bulk saving
    Pack of 500
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    Free UK Delivery
    Pallet delivery
    Original price was: £1,050.00.Current price is: £892.50.

    £1.79 per plant

    Shipping from NOV 2026

Box Leaf Honeysuckle for a neat evergreen hedge

The small leaves and dense branching of Box Leaf Honeysuckle give a clipped hedge a fine-textured finish. It is useful for defining paths, edging borders and shaping into topiary. Its quick growth helps a new hedge fill out, but regular clipping is part of keeping a precise shape.

Small scented white flowers appear in spring and may be followed by purple berries in autumn, although frequent clipping can reduce both. For a broader overview of the plant and its uses, explore our Lonicera hedging page.

Choosing your plants and packs

Bare-root plants are supplied without pots and offer a lower-cost starting point for longer hedge runs during their seasonal planting window. Prepare the ground before delivery and keep the roots moist until planted.

Pot-grown plants offer more flexibility over planting time. Choose the starting height that suits your plans and compare the recommended number per metre as well as the price per plant.

Instant hedging is a more established hedge supplied by the metre. Check its listed height and availability rather than treating one metre as a single small plant.

Single plants and bulk packs are listed where offered. Use the live buying options above for current pack sizes, prices, stock and dispatch information.

How many Box Leaf Honeysuckle plants do I need?

Use the planting density for the exact size and root type you select:

  • Bare root, 20–30cm: 6 plants per metre, approximately 17cm apart.
  • Pot grown, 15–20cm: 4 plants per metre, approximately 25cm apart.
  • Pot grown, 30–40cm: 3 plants per metre, approximately 33cm apart.
  • Instant hedging, 60–70cm: order by the metre of supplied hedge.

For example, a 10-metre run needs 60 of the listed bare-root plants, 40 of the smaller pot-grown plants or 30 of the larger pot-grown plants. The individual-plant distances are approximate centre-to-centre spacing. Check the recommendation shown with your chosen option before ordering.

Choosing the right hedge

Is Box Leaf Honeysuckle right for your hedge?

A great choice if you want:

  • Low evergreen hedges and path edging
  • Formal boundaries maintained with regular clipping
  • Topiary and small-leaved Box-style planting

Consider another hedge if:

  • Soil that remains waterlogged
  • A formal hedge you do not want to clip regularly
  • Climbing cover for a wall or pergola

Planting and keeping your hedge in shape

Choose adequately drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Clear weeds from the hedge line, make room for the roots and water thoroughly after planting. Keep the root area moist while the plants establish, without leaving it waterlogged.

Fast growth makes regular light clipping important for a formal finish. Leave room to reach both sides of the hedge and check for active bird nests before cutting. Our Lonicera care and growing guide covers watering, feeding, pruning and troubleshooting in more detail.

Buying help

Buying Box Leaf Honeysuckle: your questions

Is Box Leaf Honeysuckle the same as Lonicera nitida?

Yes. Box Leaf Honeysuckle, also called box-leaved honeysuckle or shrubby honeysuckle, is the evergreen shrub commonly sold as Lonicera nitida. It is a hedge and topiary plant, not a climbing honeysuckle.

Which size should I choose for a new hedge?

Choose according to your starting budget, planting season and how much height you need at the outset. The listed 20–30cm bare-root plants suit seasonal planting, while the 15–20cm and 30–40cm pot-grown options offer different starting heights. Compare the cost for your whole hedge length using the recommended plants per metre. Instant hedging offers a more established starting point where available.

How do I calculate how many packs to order?

Multiply your hedge length by the recommended plants per metre, then compare that total with the number of plants in the pack. For example, a pack of 40 of the listed 15–20cm pot-grown plants covers approximately 10 metres at 4 plants per metre. Count the plants within each pack, not the number of packs. Instant hedging is ordered separately by its supplied length.

When will my Box Leaf Honeysuckle plants be dispatched?

Check the stock status and dispatch information on the exact option you select. Bare-root plants are seasonal and may be offered for pre-order before their dispatch window. Pot-grown plants offer more flexibility, but availability varies between sizes and packs. A sold-out option is not available for immediate purchase.

Can I keep Box Leaf Honeysuckle as a low hedge?

Yes. Its small leaves and response to clipping make it suitable for low hedges and formal edging. It needs regular trimming to hold a low, tidy shape rather than staying at that size naturally. Allow access for clipping and keep new plants watered while they establish.

Is Box Leaf Honeysuckle a good replacement for Box?

Yes, it is a useful alternative for small-leaved evergreen hedges, edging and topiary. It grows faster than traditional Box, so the trade-off is more regular clipping to keep a precise finish. Choose it for the evergreen structure and clipped appearance, rather than expecting the same slow growth as Box.

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