Diervilla splendens ‘Diva’
€22.00
Description
Quick Facts
- Common Name: Bush Honeysuckle, Northern Bush Honeysuckle
- Botanical Name: Diervilla splendens ‘Diva’
- Plant Type: Deciduous shrub
- Mature Height: 1-1.2m
- Mature Spread: 1.2-1.5m
- Flowering Period: June to September
- Flower Colour: Bright yellow, tubular clusters
- Foliage: Green leaves turning brilliant orange-red in autumn
- Hardiness: RHS H6 (-20°C to -15°C)
- Soil Requirements: Well-drained, adaptable to most soil types
- Aspect: Full sun to partial shade
- Maintenance: Low
Description
Like a golden symphony playing through Ireland’s summer borders, Diervilla splendens ‘Diva’ commands attention with her show-stopping performance of brilliant yellow blooms and spectacular autumn colour. This hardy North American beauty has found her perfect stage in Irish gardens, where she thrives in our changeable climate with the confidence of a true performer.
From early summer through to autumn’s first whisper, clusters of bright yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers dance along every branch, creating a continuous display that attracts butterflies, bees, and hummingbird moths in delightful abundance. Each small bloom may seem modest on its own, but together they create a dazzling spectacle that rivals any summer perennial border.
As the growing season reaches its crescendo, ‘Diva’ saves her most dramatic performance for last. The neat green foliage transforms into a blaze of fiery orange and scarlet tones that seem to glow from within, creating one of the most reliable autumn displays in the Irish garden. This compact shrub’s naturally rounded habit requires no pruning to maintain its elegant form, making it perfect for busy gardeners who want maximum impact with minimal effort.
Incredibly adaptable and virtually maintenance-free, ‘Diva’ thrives in both sunny borders and partially shaded woodland edges, making her an invaluable addition to mixed plantings alongside Spirea, Potentilla, or ornamental grasses.
Caragh Garden Notebook
Plant in autumn or early spring, spacing 1.2m apart to allow for the natural spreading habit. This adaptable shrub tolerates a wide range of soil conditions, from clay to sandy loam, though it performs best in well-drained, fertile ground.
Choose a position in full sun for the most abundant flowering and intense autumn colour, though partial shade is well tolerated. In exposed locations, the compact habit and flexible branches make this shrub naturally wind-resistant.
Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a strong root system, after which ‘Diva’ becomes remarkably drought tolerant. Apply a light mulch of compost or bark chips in spring to suppress weeds and retain moisture.
Pruning is rarely necessary due to the plant’s naturally tidy growth habit, but any wayward or damaged branches can be removed in late winter. If rejuvenation is needed, cut back by one-third in early spring – new growth will emerge vigorously.
This low-maintenance beauty is virtually pest and disease-free, making it an excellent choice for organic gardens or areas where chemical treatments are avoided. Feed lightly with general-purpose fertiliser in spring if soil is particularly poor.
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