Description
Diervilla spectabilis is also known as bush honeysuckle or yellow-flowering bush honeysuckle. It is a deciduous shrub that typically grows to 1-1.5 meters tall, with a spreading habit. It produces clusters of bright yellow flowers in late spring to early summer. The leaves are glossy, dark purple, and have a unique shape, which is one of the characteristics that makes it stand out. It is a relatively hardy and easy to care for plant, and it prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is also drought tolerant once established. It can be pruned to shape after blooming. It is often used as a specimen plant, in mixed borders, or as a hedge. It is suitable for UK climates and it’s also considered a great alternative to honeysuckles.
Key Facts
- Common Name(s):Diervilla x splendens ‘Diva’
- Hardiness:Fully hardy through most of the UK
- How big will I get? Diervilla x splendens ‘Diva’ can grow to a height of 1.2m and a spread of 1.2m.
- Did You Know That:Diva’ is a cultivar that is specially bred for its bright yellow flowers, it is known for its long blooming period and strong resistance to pests and diseases?
Plant Calendar
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Care Guide
Soil Requirements
Diervilla x splendens ‘Diva’ thrives in wet or damp soil with decent drainage or in poorly draining soil. This plant is not tolerant of acidic soil, it requires either a neutral or alkaline soil to grow.
Best Position
Diervilla x splendens ‘Diva’ can handle either an exposed or a sheltered position and can cope with either full sun or partial shade.
Maintenance
Diervilla x splendens ‘Diva’ will benefit from pruning in Spring. Shrubs that produce their flowers in mid to late Summer or Autumn, typically flower on new growth, so by reducing the shrub in Spring you encourage lots of new, flower producing growth.
Pest, Diseases and Wildlife
Diervilla x splendens ‘Diva’ is generally pest free, and it tends not to have problems with diseases.
