Lonicera nitida Garden Clouds® ‘Purple Storm’

Lonicera nitida Garden Clouds® ‘Purple Storm’ is a fantastic evergreen shrub with eye-catching young foliage in rich, iridescent dark purple. As the leaves mature, they develop into glossy bronze-green, giving the plant plenty of interest throughout the growing season.

The best purple colouring is produced when grown in full sun, particularly during spring. With its naturally bushy habit and excellent hardiness, ‘Purple Storm’ is a superb choice for low hedging, edging and topiary, and makes an excellent alternative to traditional Box (Buxus).

Left unpruned, it develops into a smart, medium-sized shrub, while regular trimming allows it to be kept neat and compact.

Why you'll love it

• 💜 Stunning dark purple young foliage

• 🍃 Mature leaves turn glossy bronze-green

• 🌿 Evergreen, providing year-round structure

• ✂️ Excellent for low hedges and topiary

• 🌱 A great alternative to Box (Buxus)

• ☀️ Best foliage colour in full sun

• 🪴 Suitable for containers

• ❄️ Very hardy and reliable

Planting & Care

Plant Lonicera ‘Purple Storm’ in free-draining soil or good-quality compost in full sun or partial shade. For the strongest purple colouring, choose a sunny position.

Water regularly while establishing and during prolonged dry periods. Once established, it is a tough and relatively easy-care shrub.

Prune in spring to maintain the desired size and shape. It responds well to regular trimming, making it particularly useful for creating neat low hedges and topiary shapes.

Height: Approximately 90cm
Spread: Approximately 90cm
Foliage: Purple, bronze and green
Position: Full sun or partial shade
Planting: Beds, borders and containers
Type: Hardy evergreen shrub
Hardiness: Approximately -15°C

A brilliant choice if you're looking for a hardy, easy-to-shape evergreen with a splash of something different. ‘Purple Storm’ brings fantastic foliage colour to the garden and is a great alternative to Box for low hedges and topiary.