Diervilla 'Kodiak ? Orange' - 40-50 CM C3

Description
The Bush honeysuckle 'Kodiak® Orange' (Diervilla splendens) is a bushy, broad small shrub that produces light yellow, tubular flowers. They appear from July to August. The Bush honeysuckle 'Kodiak® Orange' also has lanceolate, medium green leaves. The salmon-orange shoots are also an interesting sight. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.2 metres and grows to a width of approx. 1.2 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Diervilla sessilifolia splendens.

Bulletpoints
* Attractive orange autumn colouring * salmon-orange shoots * heat tolerant, resistant to urban climates

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Bush honeysuckle 'Kodiak® Orange's are medium green, lanceolate, opposite. They are about 7 - 14 cm tall. Salmon-orange shoots. Bush honeysuckle 'Kodiak® Orange' turns bright orange in autumn.

Frost hardiness
The Bush honeysuckle 'Kodiak® Orange' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Bush honeysuckle 'Kodiak® Orange' is a bushy and broad-growing small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 0.9 - 1.2 m and is approx. 0.9 - 1.2 m wide. It usually grows 5 - 10 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
If watered less frequently but thoroughly and thoroughly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
The light yellow, tubular flowers appear from July to August.

Use
Group planting, ornamental shrub