Hardiness
Zone 2–7
Discover the plant
Weigela florida ‘Copper’
FamilyCaprifoliaceae
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.
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 colorCopper ? bronze green ? reddish-orange in autumn
Foliage typeObsolete
FruitingSmall, dry, unattractive capsules
Maximum height60 to 90 cm (24 to 35 inches)
Maximum width1.2 m (4 feet)
Growth rateaverage
Hardiness zoneZone 2–7
Minimum temperature'-40°C
