Dwarf Bush Honeysuckle

Features
This shrub boasts a plentiful, dark green foliage that transforms into striking shades of yellow-orange, red, and purple in autumn. This color display is particularly stunning when the plant is exposed to ample sunlight. Despite its misnomer as a honeysuckle, this compact, rounded shrub has a spreading tendency that allows for the formation of dense thickets, making it a suitable option for mass plantings, hedgerows, or shrub borders.

What is the average size of a Diervilla lonicera?

Rapid to medium. Diervilla lonicera is capable of reaching a growth rate of 1-2 feet per year. Once mature, it attains its modest height of 3-4 feet and has a lateral spread.

Planting a Diervilla

This plant thrives in various light levels, but does not do well in heavily shaded areas. The more light it receives, the more vibrant its foliage will be. It prefers well-drained soil that is moderately fertile, as too much moisture can harm its growth and flowering. It is also very resilient during droughts and prefers a dry to medium soil. While new plants may require some water in their first year, mulching around the root zone can help retain soil moisture and regulate soil temperature.