Diervilla lonicera #3
Diervilla lonicera #3
Northern Bush Honeysuckle
Small, shrubby form with tubular yellow flowers
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NATIVE - Northern bush-honeysuckle is a small, mound-shaped, deciduous shrub to 3 ft. Exfoliating bark reveals orange inner bark. Dark-green leaves change from yellow to red in autumn. Small, bell-shaped flowers are yellow-green at first, becoming orange or purplish-red. Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds and other pollinators.
Botanical Name- Diervilla lonicera
Pronunciation- dy-er-VILL-uh luh-NIS-er-uh
Foliage- Evergreen
Mature Width-
Mature Height-
Sun Exposure- Full sun to part shade
Soil Preferences- Average, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils
Current Size- #3
Bloom Color- Yellow
Bloom Time- June - July
Companion Plants- Kodiak Red Bush Honeysuckle – provides complementary texture and seasonal interest
Fauna Attracted- Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds
Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - BVGC
Yearly Care Instructions- Prune in early spring to maintain shape; drought-tolerant but water during prolonged dry spells.
Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter to shape and remove old stems.
Fertilization Instructions- Feed lightly with a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in spring; low feeding need. Too much fertilizer in clay can spur rapid, weak growth.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Plant-tone
Possible Issues- Powdery mildew, aphids
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