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Diervilla

Diervilla X Splendens

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Overview

Diervilla x splendens, commonly known as Bush Honeysuckle, is a hardy deciduous shrub that thrives in USDA zones 4-8. It boasts pointed, ovate leaves and clusters of trumpet-shaped yellow flowers blooming in summer. This adaptable plant prefers full sun to partial shade and reaches 2-4 feet in height with a similar spread. Drought-tolerant once established, it makes an excellent choice for low-maintenance landscapes and native plant gardens.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater LowZones 4–8Type ShrubClimate Temperate
Diervilla (Diervilla X Splendens) — Drought-tolerant once established, image 59

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Low
USDA zones
4–8

Shape & size

Mature height
3–5 Ft.
Mature width
4–6 Ft.

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Diervilla (Diervilla X Splendens) — offering a nectar source for pollinators such as bees and butterflies
Diervilla (Diervilla X Splendens) — and naturalized areas.<br><br>One of the most striking features of Diervilla is its abundant; shrub for full or half or
Diervilla (Diervilla X Splendens) — trumpet-shaped yellow flowers that bloom profusely in the summer
Diervilla (Diervilla X Splendens) — is a hardy deciduous shrub that thrives in USDA zones 4-8; making it a suitable choice for foundation plantings, image 56
Diervilla (Diervilla X Splendens) — a member of the honeysuckle family; it makes an excellent choice for low-maintenance landscapes and native, image 63
Diervilla (Diervilla X Splendens) — ranging from well-drained to moderately moist
Diervilla (Diervilla X Splendens) — The flowers are set against pointed; it performs best in full sun to partial shade and can tolerate a range of pH levels
Diervilla (Diervilla X Splendens) — providing extended seasonal interest.<br><br>Drought-tolerant once established; the flowers are set against pointed
Diervilla (Diervilla X Splendens) — Diervilla can thrive in a variety of soil conditions; this shrub is also pest-resistant and low-maintenance
Diervilla (Diervilla X Splendens) — trumpet-shaped yellow flowers that bloom profusely in the summer; commonly referred to as Diervilla
Diervilla (Diervilla X Splendens) — and naturalized areas.<br><br>One of the most striking features of Diervilla is its abundant
Diervilla (Diervilla X Splendens) — making it a suitable choice for foundation plantings; ranging from well-drained to moderately moist
Diervilla (Diervilla X Splendens) — This adaptable plant prefers full sun to partial shade and reaches 2-4 feet in height with a similar spread, image 58
Diervilla (Diervilla X Splendens) — shrub with yellow blooms
Diervilla (Diervilla X Splendens) — providing extended seasonal interest.<br><br>Drought-tolerant once established
Diervilla (Diervilla X Splendens) — This shrub is also pest-resistant and low-maintenance
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