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Kodiak® Red Diervilla

Diervilla splendens 'G2X885411' PP #28,403; CPBRAF

Pronunciation: dy-er-VIL-uh SPLEN-denz
SKU #42426
4-7

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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.
LIGHT: Filtered sun, Full sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
WATER: Water deeply when soil is dry.
SIZE: Moderate growing; reaches 3 to 4 ft. tall, 4 to 5 ft. wide.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-7

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Bloom TimeSummer through fall
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesAttracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Fall Color, Benefits Birds
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Dry Shade, Drought Tolerant
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesLong Bloom Season, Repeat Flowering
Patent ActAsexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Hedge, Hillside
Flower ColorYellow
Foliage ColorRed
Companion PlantsCranesbill (Geranium); Potentilla (Potentilla); Spirea (Spiraea); Fountain Grass (Pennisetum); Aster (Aster)
Care InstructionsAdaptable 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.
LoreA 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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Bloom TimeSummer through fall
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesAttracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Fall Color, Benefits Birds
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Dry Shade, Drought Tolerant
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesLong Bloom Season, Repeat Flowering
Patent ActAsexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Hedge, Hillside
Flower ColorYellow
Foliage ColorRed
Companion PlantsCranesbill (Geranium); Potentilla (Potentilla); Spirea (Spiraea); Fountain Grass (Pennisetum); Aster (Aster)
Care
Care InstructionsAdaptable 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.
History
LoreA 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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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.