Plants > Shrubs

mountain bush honeysuckle [Honeybee]

Diervilla rivularis Honeybee ('Diwibru01'^PBR)

Pollinator FriendlyLow Maintenance

Genus: Diervilla
Family: Caprifoliaceae

About this plant

A compact, bushy shrub with bright yellow foliage and an abundance of golden-yellow flowers, which are rich in nectar for bees and other pollinating insects, produced from May until June. A striking plant for individual pots.

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H5

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingSouth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in full sun to achieve the best foliage colour

Pruning

Pruning group 6

Propagation

Root softwood cuttings in summer

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Banks SlopesCottage InformalPatio Container

Planting Places

ConservatoryOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years