Kodiak® Red Diervilla
Diervilla splendens 'G2X885411' PP #28,403; CPBRAF
Pronunciation: dy-er-VIL-uh SPLEN-denz
SKU #42426
| Description | Rich red spring foliage on upright burgundy stems becomes green with hints of red in summer, and transforms into a vivid red in fall. Clusters of small yellow flowers throughout summer and into fall are followed by distinctive red seed pods. A well-behaved, rugged native for tough soils, great for erosion control on hillsides. Deciduous. |
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| Light | Filtered sun, Full sun, Partial shade, Partial sun |
| Watering | Water deeply when soil is dry. |
| Blooms | Summer through fall |
| Mature Size | Moderate growing; reaches 3 to 4 ft. tall, 4 to 5 ft. wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
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| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Fall Color, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Dry Shade, Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Long Bloom Season, Repeat Flowering |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge, Hillside |
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| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Red |
| Companion Plants | Cranesbill (Geranium); Potentilla (Potentilla); Spirea (Spiraea); Fountain Grass (Pennisetum); Aster (Aster) |
| Care | Adaptable to most soils, including compact soils. Tolerates dry shade, but color is best with some sun. Water deeply, regularly to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Needs little care once established. Requires no regular pruning, but may be hard pruned in early spring to promote dense, new growth. |
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| Lore | A native of the southeastern United States, D. rivularis is found along bluffs, cliffs and otherwise rocky terrain of the wooded areas of the southern region of the Appalachians. Diervilla are sometimes referred to as Bush Honeysuckle, because of the similarity of the trumpet-shaped flowers. Much like lonicera, diervilla blooms contain tasty honey-flavored nectar, but diervilla flowers do not have a detectable fragrance. More importantly, diervilla is not invasive like some honeysuckles, and a safe choice for planting anywhere. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-7
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