Hardiness
Zone 3
Discover the plant
Dierville honeysuckle
FamilyCaprifoliaceae
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.
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Fertilization
Slow-release fertilizer 14-7-14 or 4-2-8. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Add Myke at planting.
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodSummer
Flower colorYELLOW
Foliage colorGreen
Foliage typeObsolete
FruitingSmall, dry, unattractive pods
Maximum height1 to 1.2 m (39 to 48 inches)
Maximum width1.2 m (4 feet)
Growth rateaverage
Hardiness zoneZone 3
Minimum temperature'-40°C
