Key Facts:
Common Name: Dwarf Bush Honeysuckle
Scientific Name: Diervilla lonicera
Leaf Color: Green, turning yellow and red in fall
Flower Color: Yellow to golden
Bloom Time: Late spring to summer
Height: 2-3 feet (60-90 cm)
Spread: 2-3 feet (60-90 cm)
Growth Rate: Moderate; typically grows 6-12 inches (15-30 cm) per year
Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Type: Well-drained soil; adaptable to a variety of soil types including clay, loam, and sandy soils
Watering Needs: Low to moderate; drought-tolerant once established
Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 4-7
Maintenance: Low; requires minimal care; occasional pruning to maintain shape and remove any dead or damaged branches; generally resistant to pests and diseases
Uses: Ideal for garden beds, borders, ground cover, and low hedges; provides vibrant color, texture, and seasonal interest
Why You’ll Love It:
Add charm and resilience to your garden with the compact Dwarf Bush Honeysuckle. Its attractive foliage and vibrant yellow to golden flowers create a beautiful and colorful display throughout the growing season. Perfect for garden beds, borders, or as a versatile ground cover, this low-maintenance shrub thrives in various conditions and offers year-round interest with its changing fall colors. Embrace the beauty and adaptability of Dwarf Bush Honeysuckle—transform your outdoor space with this delightful and hardy shrub!
Dwarf Bush Honeysuckle
Dwarf Bush Honeysuckle (Diervilla lonicera) is a compact and versatile shrub known for its attractive foliage and vibrant, tubular flowers. This low-maintenance shrub features rich green leaves that turn shades of yellow and red in the fall, adding seasonal interest to the garden. In late spring to summer, it produces clusters of yellow to golden flowers that attract pollinators like bees and butterflies. Dwarf Bush Honeysuckle is ideal for garden beds, borders, and as a ground cover, offering a resilient and colorful addition to a variety of landscape settings.
