About This Plant
Bring a moody burst of color to the landscape with Nightglow Bush Honeysuckle. This easygoing deciduous shrub combines rich, colorful foliage with delicate yellow flowers, creating a beautiful contrast from summer into fall. Its foliage takes on deeper, more dramatic tones as the season progresses, making it a standout even when it's not in bloom.
Naturally adaptable and low maintenance, Bush Honeysuckle is an excellent choice for borders, woodland edges, mass plantings, and naturalized gardens. It tolerates a wide range of soil and light conditions and is valued for its drought tolerance and wildlife appeal. Diervilla is a North American native and attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
Planting & Care
How to Plant
Choose a spot with 6+ hours of direct sun. Dig a hole 2–3 times as wide as the pot but no deeper, with the top of the root ball slightly above ground level. Loosen circling roots and backfill with the native soil. Water deeply after planting and add 2–3 in of mulch, keeping it off the stems. Hardy in USDA zones 4-8.
Watering & Feeding
Water deeply 1–2 times a week for the first season, about 1 in per week. Keep soil evenly moist, especially during heat and dry spells. Feed once in early spring with a slow-release shrub fertilizer.
Pruning & Seasonal Care
Prune in late winter or early spring, before new growth begins. Remove dead or damaged branches any time. Mulch in late fall to protect roots through the first winter.