Diervilla 'Kodiak Red' has fantastic foliage colour from spring to fall. New growth is red, changing to glossy green with red tips in the summer and then back to red in the fall. It also has bright red stems. In midsummer bright yellow flowers add to the appeal. It is an excellent plant for the woodland garden where it will thrive in morning or late afternoon sun and will even tolerate a dry site. Do not plant it in full shade because it will become lanky and unattractive.
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- Height: 90-122 cm (36-48 in)
- Spread: 90-122 cm (36-48 in)
- Hardiness: Zone 4-7
- Sun or Shade: sun to partial shade
- Bloom Time: summer
- Leaf Colour: red changing to green then back to red
- Bloom Colour: yellow
- Critter Resistance: deer
- Nature Attraction: bees, butterflies and hummingbirds
Growing and Maintenance Tips
Diervilla is adaptable to most soils, including dry sites. It blooms on new wood making maintenance very easy. It can be pruned to shape in the spring without fear of damaging summer bloom. It is not invasive like some varieties of honeysuckle.
Bloomfest Garden Art Show
Mark your calendar for July 20-28. We will be open every day during that time. Our Bloomfest Garden Show is happening and our daylily field will be in full bloom. This year we will be displaying the work of 23 artists throughout the gardens and daylily field. It is easy to visualize how a piece of art might look in your own garden when you see it in displayed in a garden here.
Suzanne and Bruce and the Whitehouse Team
July Art Show
Coming Soon Details on our exciting Garden Art Show
The purpose of our Garden Art Show is to merge the beauty of art with the tranquility and aesthetics of a garden, creating a unique and immersive experience for visitors.
You don't want to miss these pieces that harmonize with the surroundings and evoke a sense of connection to nature.
Check Back in May for dates and times.
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