Diervilla Kodiak½ Black

Bush Honeysuckle

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Cultural and Growing Info is provided below.

Supports Local Pollinators
Ruggedly handsome with smoky burgundy-black foliage. Darkest foliage color is attained in full sun and is especially intense in spring and fall. Summer brings green leaves washed in soft red and bright yellow flower clusters to provide pleasing contrast. This durable North American native supports important pollinator populations. The positive attributes of Diervilla Kodiak® continue with its drought tolerance, deer resistance, ability to adapt to sun or shade and its wide variety of growing conditions.

Code DIKB

Patent PP27,550 'SMNDRSF'

Plant Type Shrubs

Species rivularis

Height Tall 3-4'

Spacing Plant 4-5' apart

Bloom Time Early Summer to Mid-Summer

Sun / Shade Full Sun to Full Shade

Zones 5-7

Soil Type Normal

Water Needs Medium

Sold In Plantable Pots (3.5x3.5x4")

Special Product

Proven Winners

These varieties have been proven in trials around the world to be vigorous and easy to grow. Best of all, Proven Winners are known to be absolutely covered with vibrant, long-blooming flowers.

Special Features

  • Beneficial for Pollinators
  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Deer Resistant
  • Attracts Hummingbirds
  • Good for Hedge
  • Shade Tolerant

Diervilla General Information

Bush Honeysuckle are dense multi-stemmed, deciduous shrubs. Drought tolerant, adaptable to a wide range of soils and tolerates dry shade. Proven Winners½ selections are trialed and tested to be colorful, long blooming, carefree and easy to grow. Idaho has restricted all potted plant material from being shipped into Idaho at this time.

Diervilla Plant Care

Diervilla rivularis are adaptable to most soils. Trim in early spring or if winter die-back occurs, can be pruned to about 12" to stimulate new young stems. A controlled-release fertilizer may be applied also if desired.

Plantable Pots

Our plants are grown in 3.5x3.5x4” plantable pots. Made from 100% biodegradable coconut husk fibers (coir), these pots have tremendous advantages over plastic pots. With better air exchange, this "breathable" pot fosters robust root growth and reduces transplant shock since you can plant the pots directly in the ground. The pot naturally becomes part of the soil on its own over time—no composting required—and since they're made from a renewable resource that requires very little energy, they're earth-friendly too!

100% Guarantee

We offer a 100% guarantee for all our perennials to reach you in good condition and to grow. If you're not satisfied, we'll reship or refund immediately. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have questions or concerns—we share your passion for gardening and want your new plants to thrive in your border!

Shipping Details

We use custom, earth-friendly packaging to make sure your order arrives in great condition, and we ship based on the best planting time for your growing zone (see the approximate dates below), unless otherwise indicated at checkout. If you wish, you can indicate a specific ship date during checkout.

Spring

  • Zone 3, 4: Early to Mid May
  • Zone 5: Late April to Early May
  • Zone 6: Mid to Late April
  • Zone 7: Early to Mid April
  • Zone 8: Late March to Early April
  • Zone 9, 10: Late March

Fall

  • Zone 2, 3, 4: Early September
  • Zone 5: Early to Mid September
  • Zone 6: Mid September
  • Zone 7: Mid to Late September
  • Zone 8, 9, 10: Late September to Early October

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