Diervilla lonicera

Northern Bush Honeysuckle

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Hardy deciduous shrub native to North America, known for bright yellow trumpet flowers and copper autumn foliage.
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Plant Details

Common Name Northern Bush Honeysuckle
Family Caprifoliaceae
Genus Diervilla
Species Lonicera
Origin Eastern North America
Blooming Spring to early summer, yellow flowers
Leaf Color Dark green turning bronze in fall
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Adaptable to clay, sand, or loam; requires good drainage.

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Watering

Drought tolerant once established. Water regularly during first season only.

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Sunlight & Care

Thrives in full sun for best color and flowering, tolerates partial shade.

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Fertilization

Low nutrient needs. Apply compost annually in spring if growth is sluggish.

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Pruning

Prune after flowering to shape; remove dead wood in late winter.

Pest Control Aphid Scale Insect Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 2 months
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Mar
Apr
May
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Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 8 months
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Mar
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
-40° – 95°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
20% – 90%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
3000 – 40000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1000 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
10% – 60%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
350 – 2500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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