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KODIAK® Orange

Diervilla

Diervilla

'G2X88544'

PP#27,548; CBR#5596

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  • Native to North America
  • Fast growing
  • Trouble-free
Description

Eco-friendly alternative to burning bush! Kodiak® Orange diervilla pushes fall color to the limits with its transformation to glowing orange. New growth emerges a showy russet, accompanied by bright yellow flowers in summer. This fast growing, vigorous North American native is unbothered by pests or diseases. Sometimes known as bush honeysuckle, which is a bit of a misnomer, so we prefer using diervilla as the common name.

Awards
Plantarium Silver Medal
USDA Zone
4 - 7 (-40°F/-40°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun, Shade
Height
3 - 4'
Width
3 - 4'
Finish Time
.5 season
Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
Summer
Flower Color
Yellow
Foliage Color
Orange
Liner Sizes
4", Quick Turn

Soil

Adaptable to any soil, except excessively soggy sites.

Pruning

Blooms on new wood so spring pruning is best. Needs little regular pruning; however, benefits from rejuvenation every 3-5 years.

Uses

Ideal for mass plantings of all types: hedges, foundation, wildlife gardens. Very well suited to filler material in cut flower production

Growing Tips

Diervilla is one of the most shade tolerant shrubs, however, blooming and foliage color are best with some sun. With its very vivid foliage, especially in fall, it's a nice alternative to burning bush.

  • Grower Sheet: Spec Sheet: 2021 Shrubs of the Year Grower’s Guide
  • Spec Sheet: Kodiak® Orange Diervilla spec sheet
  • Benchcard: Kodiak® Orange Diervilla benchcard
  • Plant of the Week: Plant of the Week December 17, 2020
  • Tag: Kodiak® Orange Diervilla
  • Grower Sheet: Kodiak® Orange Diervilla grower sheet
  • Plant of the Week: Plant of the Week December 2, 2021
  • Plant of the Week: Plant of the Week October 4, 2018; Kodiak® Diervilla
  • Booklet/Brochure: A New Vision for Native Shrubs
  • Booklet/Brochure: Top 10 Landscape Shrubs - 2021

    • Features: Attracts pollinators, Foliage interest, Fall interest, Alkaline soil, Drought tolerant, Native, Clay soil, Cut flower

    Filters: Botanical genus: Diervilla, Common name: Diervilla, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 3, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Exposure: Shade, Bloom time: Summer, Yellow flowers, Orange foliage

    Features: Attracts pollinators, Foliage interest, Fall interest, Alkaline soil, Drought tolerant, Native, Clay soil, Cut flower

    Filters: Botanical genus: Diervilla, Common name: Diervilla, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 3, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Exposure: Shade, Bloom time: Summer, Yellow flowers, Orange foliage