Diervilla × splendens

RHS Plant Profile
bush honeysuckle
bush honeysuckle RHS 2002

Synonyms

Weigela sessifolia splendens

Shrubs

A suckering deciduous shrub with terminal clusters of sulphur-yellow flowers 1.5cm in length in summer

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Max Height

1-1.5 metres

Max Spread

1-1.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
5–10 years
Max Spread
1-1.5 metres
Max Height
1-1.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Clay Loam Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun Partial shade
Aspect
North–facing or South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H5

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Caprifoliaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Suckering
Genus
Diervilla are are suckering deciduous shrubs with simple ovate to lance-shaped leaves and axillary or terminal clusters of tubular yellow flowers in summer
Name Status
Correct

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grows well in woodland setting in sun or partial shade. Suckering habit can help stabilise banks and slopes

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Low Maintenance
  • Banks and slopes

Pruning

Pruning group 6

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free