Diervilla lonicera

Bush Honeysuckle

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Common Name:

Bush Honeysuckle

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

3

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

30°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

90 cm

Maximum width:

185 cm

Bush Honeysuckle (Diervilla lonicera) - Description

Diervilla lonicera, commonly referred to as Northern Bush Honeysuckle (Low Bush Honeysuckle, Dwarf Bush Honeysuckle, Yellow-Flowered Upright Honeysuckle) is a native deciduous shrub found in the northeastern United States and Canada. Its specific epithet, lonicera (the Latin term for ‘honeysuckle’) refers to its similarity in appearance to the true honeysuckles, genus Lonicera.

Bush Honeysuckle (Diervilla lonicera) - Blooming

Blooms are dictated by weather and time of year. The yellow, tubular flowers appear in June and July.

Bush Honeysuckle (Diervilla lonicera) - Growth

Suckering deciduous shrubs. Diervilla does best in sun or partial shade. Grow species in a shrub border or woodland garden.

Bush Honeysuckle (Diervilla lonicera) - Planting

In early to midspring, conduct separation of the suckers. Can also propagate from softwood cuttings in summer. Softwood cuttings are cuttings taken from young, non-woody growth.

Bush Honeysuckle (Diervilla lonicera) - Pest

Fungal spots and powdery mildew occur.

Bush Honeysuckle (Diervilla lonicera) - Interesting facts

Diervilla lonicera is the species that generally comes to mind when mentioning Bush Honeysuckle. This species is so named in reference to the genus Lonicera whose common name is Honeysuckle. The genus name Diervilla comes from the French doctor who brought the plant to Europe in the early 1700s: Dr. Dierville.

Bush Honeysuckle (Diervilla lonicera) - Soil and irrigation

Does best with soils that have medium to high porosity and provides good drainage. Drought tolerant.