Description
Bush Honeysuckle ‘Honeybee’
Diervilla rivularis ‘Honeybee’
Zone: 3
Exposure: Full Sun
Mature Size: 3′ H x 3′ W
Shrub Form: Dense, rounded
Foliage Color: Chartreuse
Flower Color: Yellow to amber
Growth Rate: Fast
Uses: Specimen, mass plantings, border edging
Description: Known as bush honeysuckle, Diervilla is a pollinator magnet in the garden! This cultivar features stunning, pointy chartreuse foliage throughout the growing season. It has a mounded, compact form, and emerge an amber yellow in spring.
Ornamental Features: This native North American shrub has exceptionally bright, lemon-lime foliage that brightens up any area of the garden with a pop of colour. Contrasts particularly well with plants in dark, purple/burgundy shades. The small, tubular flowers emerge in spring in shades of orangey yellow that are incredibly rich in nectar.
Landscape Attributes: Multi-stemmed deciduous shrub. Low maintenance; drought tolerant once established. Attracts pollinators and hummingbirds. Deer and rabbit resistant. Excellent for borders, mass planting, or wildlife gardens.
