KODIAK® GREEN BUSH HONEYSUCKLE

KODIAK® GREEN BUSH HONEYSUCKLE Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips

• Recommended Soil:
• Grows well in a wide variety of soils, from sandy to loamy to moderately heavy.
• Prefers well-drained soil but tolerates poorer soils once established.
• Naturally suited to woodland edges, slopes, and naturalized plantings.
• Sun Exposure:
• Performs well in full sun to part shade.
• Full sun encourages the brightest foliage color and strongest flowering.
• Shade-tolerant, though blooms may be slightly reduced.
• Irrigation Needs:
• Water regularly during the establishment period.
• Once established, highly drought tolerant and well-suited for low-water landscapes.
• Occasional deep watering during extended drought helps maintain fullness.
• Feeding & Nutrients:
• Generally requires little to no fertilizer.
• A light application of balanced fertilizer in early spring is optional.
• Organic mulch supports moisture retention and encourages healthy root growth.
• Pruning & Maintenance:
• Prune in early spring to maintain shape or rejuvenate older stems.
• Naturally forms a tidy, mounded habit with minimal shaping needed.
• Deer-resistant and disease-resistant, making it extremely low maintenance.
• Can form small colonies over time, ideal for naturalized settings but not invasive.

Family: Caprifoliaceae · Common Name: Bush Honeysuckle

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• A pre-applied, pre-measured amount of time release fertilizer that keeps your plant well nourished for up to one year.
• Pre-hydrated Hydro-Gels are included in the top of each container to use when planting as they help retain soil moisture, and plants will establish more quickly with less transplant shock. Plants will also survive drought-like conditions and accidental missed waterings better.
• Planting and Care Instruction brochure.
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Interesting Notes About KODIAK® GREEN BUSH HONEYSUCKLE

• Native Powerhouse: Diervilla is a true North American native, thriving where many ornamental shrubs struggle—from rocky slopes to dry woodland edges.
• Foliage With Flair: The two-toned green effect comes from new leaves emerging lighter than the mature foliage, creating a built-in gradient of shifting greens.
• Pollinator Magnet: The yellow summer flowers are especially favored by native bees, making it a valuable addition to pollinator restoration and eco-friendly landscapes.
• Shade-Friendly Survivor: Unlike many flowering shrubs, Diervilla maintains its vigor even in partial shade, earning it a reputation as a problem-solver for tricky sites.
• Honeysuckle Cousin: Often called "bush honeysuckle," Diervilla belongs to the same family as true honeysuckles—but without the invasive tendencies of some species.