Lonicera nitida plant named ‘Briloni’

Abstract

A new and distinct Lonicera nitida cultivar is provided that is a mutation of the ‘Maigrün’ cultivar (non-patented in the United States). Distinctive new foliage is formed that bears yellow-green coloration unlike that of the ‘Maigrün’ cultivar. A spreading growth habit is displayed and the plant performs well in a semi-shaped environment. The unusual foliage coloration combined with the other characteristics provides the horticultural industry with an distinctive ornamental plant for growing in pots or in the landscape.

I claim:  
     
       1. A new and distinct cultivar  Lonicera nitida  plant that exhibits the following combination of characteristics: 
       (a) forms attractive new foliage that bears yellow-green coloration unlike that of the ‘Maigrün’ cultivar (non-patented in the United States),  
       (b) possesses a spreading growth habit,  
       (c) grows well in a semi-shaded environment, and  
       (d) provides attractive ornamentation; substantially as illustrated and described.