Kodiak® Black Diervilla
Shrub
- Easy & fast-growing shrub for hedges and landscaping.
- Carefree and good looking.
- Clusters of small yellow flowers all summer.
- Drought tolerant and unbothered by disease.
- Zones 4-7, sun/part sun/shade, 4' tall x 4' wide at maturity.
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Description
Details
Patent #:PP27550
Common name: Diervilla, bush honeysuckle
Zone: 4 - 7
Sun exposure: Full sun - part sun
Height x width: 3-4' tall x wide
Flower color: Yellow
Foliage color: Red to green
Bloom time: Summer
Features: Rare & unusual, Proven Winners, native, drought tolerant
Uses: Accent, background, container gardening, foundation planting, hedge plant, ornamental, rock garden, small spaces
How to Grow
Light: Sun/part sun/shade.
Water: Average water needs. Water regularly; do not over water.
Spacing: 4-5'
Fertilizing: Fertilizer needs are low. If you wish, apply a granular garden or rose fertilizer in early spring.
Winterizing: No specific care needed.
Maintenance & pruning: Requires no regular pruning, but may be pruned in early spring to promote dense, new growth.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.