Diervilla riv. 'Troja Black' - P9

Description
The Bush honeysuckle 'Troja Black' (Diervilla rivularis) is a bushy, broad small shrub that produces yellow flowers. They appear from mid-June to August. The Bush honeysuckle 'Troja Black' also has dark green leaves. The dark red shoots are also an interesting sight. In a sunny to semi-shady location, it usually reaches a height of around 1.25 m and grows to around 1.25 m wide. The Bush honeysuckle 'Troja Black' makes no particular demands on the soil.

Bulletpoints
* Suitable for flowering hedges * the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * attractive orange-red autumn colouring * dark red shoots

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Bush honeysuckle 'Troja Black's are dark green. Dark red shoots. Bush honeysuckle 'Troja Black' turns bright orange-red in autumn.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Bush honeysuckle 'Troja Black' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Bush honeysuckle 'Troja Black' is a bushy and broad-growing small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1 - 1.25 m and is approx. 1 - 1.25 m wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

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

Soil
No special requirements.

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

Care
- A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time. - Watering less frequently, but thoroughly and thoroughly, encourages the plant roots to penetrate deeper into the soil. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
The yellow flowers appear from mid-June to August.

Use
Bee pasture, hedge, small/front garden