Lonicera nitida Red Tips

Red Tips is a low, dense evergreen shrub that can reach a height of 0.4-0.6m and a width of 1-1.2m. It is adorned with small, glossy green leaves, and its fresh shoots are reddish burgundy. Its fragrant, small white flowers bloom in May and June. It requires well-drained soil rich in nutrients. Its fruit is a purple berry. It thrives in both sunny and partly shaded spots. Its water needs are moderate. It tolerates pruning well. It is excellent as ground cover or as a low hedge. A perfect alternative to boxwood.