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Diervilla splendens Kodiak Red

Diervilla x splendens Kodiak Red
Bush Honeysuckle

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Very nice water feature.

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This new variety is 1.20 metres (3 feet 11 inches) in all directions. In spring, it develops red-tinged foliage, which turns green with a border of red-purple in summer. The foliage takes on beautiful scarlet hues in autumn. The bush is deciduous and undemanding, making it ideal for filling in those slightly ungrateful spaces in your garden, such as the shade under trees. The plant has long summer flowering with small sulphur-yellow flowers, which contrasts nicely with the colourful foliage.
Flower size
1 cm
Height at maturity
1.20 m
Spread at maturity
1.20 m
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade, Shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -15°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time March to May, September to November
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Description

Diervilla 'Kodiak Red' is part of a series of recent varieties selected in the USA for their compact habit, long flowering period, ease of cultivation, and remarkably coloured foliage. This  is an interesting bush from spring to autumn, due to the dominant red tones on its leaves. Slightly suckering, this close relative of weigela likes shade and blooms there for several weeks in summer, in the form of sulphur yellow clusters, well highlighted by the purplish colours of its foliage. It will thrive in all exposures, including shade, and in areas of the garden that are sometimes difficult to landscape.

The Diervilla Kodiak Red is a horticultural selection derived from the Diervilla rivularis, a species native to the undergrowth of the southern United States. This suckering bush of the Caprifoliaceae family has a bushy but crossing habit, with multiple stems originating from the base and the ability to cover the ground quite effectively. When fully grown, it will reach 1.20m (3 ft 11 in) in all directions, with its lateral growth being fairly easy to control by removing suckers or planting other vigorous undergrowth plants alongside it. Its foliage is composed of oval, elongated leaves with pointed tips, slightly wavy. Its leaves are reddish in spring, then partially green in summer, before turning to brighter red or even purplish hues in autumn. At the end of the season, the leaves dry up and fall off. Its summer flowering, appreciated by pollinating insects, takes place from July to August-September. Its pale yellow flowers, gathered in clusters, will bloom on the previous year's wood, with a lovely purple colour. This Diervilla will provide you with abundant flowering, even in shaded exposure and in the roots of trees where it particularly thrives. The vibrant and contrasting colours bring a lot of personality to the whole. Diervilla rivularis is less resistant to water shortages than its cousin the Diervilla x splendens, but it can tolerate occasional dry periods.

A low-maintenance ground cover, it is suited to all exposures and all types of soil without excessive limestone and not too dry. Its small growth is ideal for small gardens, enclosed spaces, or steep slopes. It retains and stabilises slopes thanks to its suckers (underground stems carrying roots). It is also an ideal choice for filling in an undergrowth. It will work very well in a rose garden or in combination with medium-sized perennials such as Nepetas and shrubs with colourful stems, such as dogwoods.

 

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Diervilla splendens Kodiak Red (Flowering) Flowering
Diervilla splendens Kodiak Red (Foliage) Foliage

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1.20 m
Spread at maturity 1.20 m
Habit Irregular, bushy
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour yellow
Flowering time July to September
Inflorescence Cluster
Flower size 1 cm
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour purple

Botanical data

Genus

Diervilla

Species

x splendens

Cultivar

Kodiak Red

Family

Caprifoliaceae

Other common names

Bush Honeysuckle

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference8951911

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Planting and care

The Diervilla Kodiak Red is a plant that can grow well in different types of soil and light conditions depending on the area you live in. Cooler areas with full sun will suit this plant, while warmer areas will require partial shade or full shade. The soil should be well-prepared, moist, and rich, but not too dry or chalky. To promote abundant flowering, it's best to prune the branches in late autumn or winter, and to cut the plant shorter every three years.

Planting period

Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time March to May, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Woodland edge, Undergrowth
Type of use Border
Hardiness Hardy down to -15°C (USDA zone 7b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade, Shade
Soil pH Neutral, Any
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, ordinary, well-prepared.

Care

Pruning instructions Cut back the branches in late autumn or late winter to increase the number of young flowering shoots. Every 3 years or so, carry out a rejuvenation pruning at the same time, cutting shorter.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time March to April
Soil moisture Moist soil
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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