Botanical profile

Diervilla lonicera 'Copper'

Latin name
Diervilla lonicera 'Copper'
Common name
Weigela florida ‘Copper’
Type
Shrub
Family
Caprifoliaceae

Diervilla lonicera ‘Copper’ is an ornamental native shrub highly valued for its distinctive copper foliage and remarkable tolerance to harsh conditions. It forms a low, dense, spreading habit, ideal for embankments, naturalistic beds, borders, and low-maintenance landscaping. Its deciduous foliage, a warm copper when emerging, evolves into bronze-green hues in summer, then blazes with orange-red tones in autumn, offering prolonged seasonal interest. In early summer, small pale yellow flowers appear, rich in nectar and attractive to pollinators. Extremely hardy and perfectly adapted to Quebec conditions, Diervilla lonicera ‘Copper’ tolerates drought, poor soils, and partial shade, making it a sustainable and ecological choice for structuring the landscape.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 2–7
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 capsules
Foliage color
Copper ? bronze green ? reddish-orange in autumn
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Shrubby
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
60 to 90 cm (24 to 35 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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