bush honeysuckle
Diervilla sessilifolia
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Cutting,Layering Propagation,Division,Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
5 - 8
Flowers:
Sulfur yellow Flowers
Sun:
Full sun,part shade
Fruits:
red,yellow,orange Fruits Ready In Fall
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Moderate
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Bush honeysuckle should be watered deeply and evenly. Water thoroughly, until the soil is moist several inches below the surface. The frequency of watering will depend on the root system of the plant as well as local weather. In general, bush honeysuckle should be watered once every other week during periods of low rainfall. During the hot summer months, it may need to be watered once a week. Be sure to check the soil before watering: if the soil feels moist several inches below the surface, the plant may not need to be watered until the next scheduled watering.
sunlight
Bush honeysuckle (Diervilla sessilifolia) prefers full or partial sun. They need between 4 to 8 hours per day, with protection from intense afternoon sun during the summer months. When planting in any area, it should be protected from persistent winds, especially during the winter. Bush honeysuckle will tolerate partial shade, but might not flower as profusely in shadier conditions. It's best to plant it in an area that receives some morning sunlight, and light afternoon shade.
pruning
Bush honeysuckle (Diervilla sessilifolia) should be pruned in late spring or early summer as soon as the blooms begin to fade. To encourage more blooms and a denser, bushier shape, lightly trim the tips of the branches. It is important to avoid over-pruning or shearing, as this will reduce the number of blooms and open up the shrub, creating an unnatural look. Remove up to 1-third of the oldest branches at the base of the shrub to encourage new growth. Dead, diseased, or damaged wood should also be removed.
