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KODIAK® Red

Diervilla

Diervilla

'G2X885411'

PP#28,403; CBR#6302

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

Blazing color on a native plant. Kodiak® Red diervilla offers attractive red spring and autumn foliage, with red tones on new growth all summer long. Bright yellow flowers appear from late spring through fall. 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.

USDA Zone
4 - 7 (-30°F/-34°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
Red
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 productions

Growing Tips

Diervilla is one of the most shade tolerant shrubs, however, blooming and foliage color are best with some sun. Vivid fall foliage, particularly in fall, makes it a nice alternative to burning bush.

  • Spec Sheet: Kodiak® Red Diervilla spec sheet
  • Benchcard: Kodiak® Red Diervilla benchcard
  • Tag: Kodiak® Red Diervilla
  • Grower Sheet: Kodiak® Red Diervilla grower sheet
  • Plant of the Week: Plant of the Week October 4, 2018; Kodiak® Diervilla
  • Booklet/Brochure: A New Vision for Native Shrubs

    • 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 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Exposure: Shade, Bloom time: Summer, Yellow flowers, Red 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 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Exposure: Shade, Bloom time: Summer, Yellow flowers, Red foliage