DIERVILLA X KODIAK® ORANGE / KODIAK® ORANGE BUSH HONEYSUCKLE

DIERVILLA X KODIAK® ORANGE / KODIAK® ORANGE BUSH HONEYSUCKLE

A Hardy, Low-Maintenance Shrub with Fiery Orange Foliage and Bright Blooms

Diervilla Kodiak® Orange is a tough, adaptable shrub prized for its vibrant orange-red foliage, which intensifies in the fall. Clusters of bright yellow summer flowers attract pollinators, making it a valuable addition to wildlife-friendly landscapes. This drought-tolerant, deer-resistant shrub thrives in sun or shade and is an excellent choice for erosion control, borders, and mass plantings.

Why Choose Kodiak® Orange Bush Honeysuckle?

• Brilliant Orange Foliage: Leaves transition from green to a striking orange-red in fall.
• Bright Yellow Blooms: Tubular flowers appear in summer, attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
• Drought & Shade Tolerant: Grows well in a variety of conditions, from full sun to partial shade.
• Low Maintenance & Deer Resistant: Thrives with minimal care and withstands browsing wildlife.

Key Features:

• Compact, Spreading Growth: Forms a dense, mounded habit ideal for mass plantings.
• Pollinator-Friendly: Supports beneficial insects and hummingbirds.
• Erosion Control: Great for stabilizing slopes and difficult landscape areas.
• Cold Hardy & Resilient: Tolerates poor soils and harsh weather conditions.

Specifications:

• Plant Size: Grows 3–4 feet tall and wide.
• Hardiness: USDA Zones 4–7, tolerant of heat and cold.
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade.
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained soil, adaptable to dry and poor conditions.

Ideal Uses:

• Pollinator & Wildlife Gardens: Provides nectar for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
• Borders & Foundation Plantings: Adds bold color contrast to landscape designs.
• Erosion Control & Slopes: Helps stabilize banks and prevent soil erosion.
• Mass Plantings: Creates a stunning display when planted in groups.

Diervilla Kodiak® Orange is a striking, easy-care shrub that delivers year-round beauty with its bold foliage and summer flowers. Whether used in pollinator gardens, tough landscapes, or colorful borders, it’s a resilient and eye-catching choice.