About
A compact, bushy shrub with bright yellow foliage and an abundance of golden-yellow flowers, which are rich in nectar for bees and other pollinating insects, produced from May until June. A striking plant for individual pots.
About the genus
Diervilla are are suckering deciduous shrubs with simple ovate to lance-shaped leaves and axillary or terminal clusters of tubular yellow flowers in summer
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, East-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesWildlife gardens, City and courtyard gardens, Patio and container plants
Care notes
CultivationGrow in full sun to achieve the best foliage colour
PruningPruning group 6
PropagationRoot softwood cuttings in summer
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free