DIERVILLA SPLENDENS FIREFLY™ / FIREFLY™ BUSH HONEYSUCKLE

DIERVILLA SPLENDENS 'FIREFLY™' / FIREFLY™ BUSH HONEYSUCKLE
A Tough, Colorful Shrub for Pollinators and Landscapes

Diervilla splendens 'Firefly™' is a hardy, low-maintenance shrub known for its vibrant foliage and adaptability. With striking red-tinged leaves in spring, bright yellow summer flowers, and deep burgundy fall color, this compact honeysuckle is perfect for borders, mass plantings, and erosion control.

Why Choose Firefly™ Bush Honeysuckle?

• Seasonal Color: Bright green foliage emerges with red tones, turns golden in summer, and deepens to burgundy in fall.
• Pollinator Magnet: The yellow trumpet-shaped flowers attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
• Drought-Tolerant: Thrives in dry, rocky, or sandy soils once established.
• Non-Invasive: Unlike some honeysuckles, this variety is well-behaved and does not spread aggressively.

Key Features:

• Flower Color: Clusters of bright yellow flowers in summer.
• Foliage: Red-tinged spring leaves turn green, then rich burgundy in fall.
• Height and Spread: Grows 2–3 feet tall and 3–4 feet wide.
• Hardiness: USDA Zones 4–7.
• Sunlight: Prefers full sun to partial shade.
• Soil Requirements: Adaptable to most well-drained soils, including poor or dry conditions.

Specifications:

• Plant Size: 2–3 feet tall, 3–4 feet wide.
• Flowering Time: Early to mid-summer.
• Hardiness: USDA Zones 4–7.
• Soil: Tolerates sandy, rocky, or clay soils and resists erosion.

Ideal Uses:

• Pollinator Gardens: Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds with its nectar-rich flowers.
• Erosion Control: Thrives on slopes and stabilizes soil with its spreading habit.
• Mass Plantings: Creates vibrant drifts of color in landscapes.
• Low-Maintenance Borders: Ideal for defining garden edges with year-round interest.

Firefly™ Bush Honeysuckle is a resilient and colorful addition to any garden, offering beauty, pollinator support, and adaptability to tough growing conditions.