About
A decidous, suckering shrub up to around 1.2m tall and wide with ovate leaves to around 9cm long that are dark green and flushed through with purple and deep red before turning fully purplish-red in autumn. Terminal clusters of bright yellow flowers are borne in summer.
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, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectEast-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitBushy, Suckering
FoliageDeciduous
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants
Care notes
CultivationGrow in well drained soil in full sun or partial shade
PruningPruning group 6
PropagationPropagate by softwood cuttings, or separate suckers in late winter
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free