Botanical profile

Diervilla lonicera

Latin name
Diervilla lonicera
Common name
Dierville honeysuckle
Type
Shrub
Family
Caprifoliaceae

Diervilla lonicera, commonly known as bush honeysuckle or northern bush honeysuckle, is a robust and versatile native shrub, highly valued for its high tolerance to difficult conditions. It forms a low, dense, spreading habit, perfectly suited for slopes, light undergrowth, naturalistic beds, and low-maintenance landscaping. Its medium green deciduous foliage offers a beautiful texture throughout the summer, then transforms into orange-yellow to reddish hues in the fall. In early summer, small pale yellow flowers appear, rich in nectar and very attractive to pollinators. Extremely hardy and well-adapted to Quebec conditions, Diervilla lonicera tolerates drought, poor soils, and partial shade, making it an excellent ecological and sustainable choice for structuring the landscape.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 3
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Watering
Moderate watering
Fertilization
Slow-release fertilizer 14-7-14 or 4-2-8. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Add Myke at planting.
Soil type
Neutral to slightly acidic, well drained
Minimum temperature
'-40°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Summer
Flower color
YELLOW
Fruiting
Small, dry, unattractive pods
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Shrubby
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
1 to 1.2 m (39 to 48 inches)
Width
1.2 m (4 feet)
Growth rate
average
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

Deer
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer

Deer

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