Diervilla lonicera
bush honeysuckle
- Tolerates poor soil
- Deep green leaves are a backdrop for showy yellow blooms
- Capsule-like fruit in fall attracts birds
- Category: Shrub
- Hardiness Zone: 3-7
- Height: 2-3 ft
- Spread: 3-4 ft
- Bloom Color: Yellow Shades
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
Purchase options for bush honeysuckle
- Size: 3 Gallon 9-12"
- Status: Sheared and/or Dormant
- Availability: Online
$66.00
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A dense, spreading mound of deep green leaves serves as a backdrop for showy yellow flowers appearing in June and July. In the fall its capsule-like fruit is a songbird favorite! This is a pest-free selection that adapts to poor, sandy or rocky soils. It is easy to grow and fits well into small spaces.
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Maintenance and Care
| • | Low Maintenance |
Flower Color
| • | Yellow |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Summer Bloomer |
Habit
| • | Upright |
Growing Tips for Diervilla lonicera
Prune in early spring before growth begins. Prune stems back to a bud for shaping or harder for rejuvenation. Will tolerate any soil condition, sun and shade. Spreads to make a lush show, even in difficult sites. Good fall color.