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Megan Mathey
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KODIAK SPICED™

Diervilla

Diervilla x

'SMNDSF'

PPAF; CBRAF

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Light green foliage with a deep orange tint on Kodiak Spiced diervilla. "} Kodiak Spiced diervilla with light green to bright orange foliage in the landscape. Deep orange and yellow hued Kodiak Spiced diervilla foliage with an opposite leaf arrangement. The green and coppery orange foliage of Kodiak Spiced diervilla. A specimen of Kodiak Spiced diervilla growing in a landscape showing its orange new growth and attractive rounded habit.
  • Coppery new growth
  • Season-long color
  • Native species
Description

Better and bolder is the goal when developing new selections for the Proven Winners ColorChoice Kodiak® series of North American native diervilla, and Kodiak Spiced diervilla hits these two marks head-on. With a delectable blend of deep orange shades reminiscent of warm spices painting the foliage and the contrast of bright yellow summer flowers, this shrub creates a deliciously cozy look in the garden and landscape. It’s tough, adaptable, hardy, and as easy to grow as it is to use in the landscape or garden. 

You may be wondering how Kodiak Spiced diervilla compares to Kodiak Fresh diervilla. Overall, Kodiak Spiced is characterized more by deep, warm tones where as Kodiak Fresh is brighter and more vivid.

USDA Zone
3 - 8 (-40°F/-40°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
3-4'
Width
3-4'
Finish Time
.5 seasons
Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
Summer
Flower Color
Yellow
Foliage Color
Orange, Green
Liner Sizes
2 1/4", 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.

Features: New, Native, Foliage interest, Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Cut flower, Disease resistant, Fall interest, Non-invasive

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, Bloom time: Summer, Yellow flowers, Orange foliage, Green foliage

Features: New, Native, Foliage interest, Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Cut flower, Disease resistant, Fall interest, Non-invasive

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, Bloom time: Summer, Yellow flowers, Orange foliage, Green foliage