Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
Copper Low Bush Honeysuckle is a robust dwarf form of the species with spectacular foliage. New leaves emerge coppery-red in the spring and mature to a glossy bronze green. The highly ornamental pointed leaves turn fiery red in the fall for a blaze of color. It blooms in early summer with panicles of lemon-yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers. Native to the Northeast, this shrub is highly adaptable to many growing conditions, yet not aggressive or invasive in the landscape.
'Copper' is a multibranched, deciduous shrub that adopts a mounding shape and spreads by underground runners. As a dwarf, this bush honeysuckle reaches about 2 - 3 feet tall and 3 - 4 feet wide. The flowers attract butterflies and bumblebees, while deer tend to ignore this shrub. It tolerates drought, urban pollution, and some shade. Use it to grow a low hedge, attract wildlife, stabilize a hillside, or adorn a container.
Copper Low Bush Honeysuckle Care
Copper Low Bush grows well in full sun to part shade, but exhibits the most vivid foliage color with at least 6 hours of sun per day. It tolerates a wide range of soil conditions including sand and clay, although it prefers rich loam. It is not particular about soil pH. Water it regularly over the first growing system to establish a strong root system. It will become drought tolerant over time.
This shrub responds well to thinning of older branches. Cut up to one-third of stems to the ground in late winter when the risk of hard frost has passed.
Copper Low Bush Honeysuckle Spacing
Space these shrubs approximately 3 feet apart, center on center, to create a solid hedge. Grow them in containers at least 24 inches in diameter to accommodate the spreading root system.
Copper Low Bush Honeysuckle Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 3 to 8 (perennial); grown as an annual elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown indoors elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown in containers elsewhere (grown as a seasonal crop)
- Sun Exposure
- Part Shade to Full Sun (3+ Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 2-3 Feet
- Mature Spread
- 3-4 Feet
- Growth Habit
- , Upright
- Water Needs
- Average
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , Yellow
- Flower Description
- Yellow
- Bloom Time
- Late Spring
- Blooms On
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New Wood
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"Blooms on" tells you which stems produce flowers, which decides when it's safe to prune.
- New Wood: Flowers form on stems that grow this season. Prune in late winter or early spring without losing blooms.
- Old Wood: Flower buds form on last year's stems. Prune right after flowering. Pruning in fall or early spring removes next year's blooms.
- Both New and Old Wood: Blooms on last year's stems and again on new growth, so it flowers even after a hard winter or a mistimed pruning. Prune lightly after the first flush of blooms.
- When to Prune
- Late winter to early spring, before new growth starts
- Foliage Color
- , Green, Red
- Foliage Description
- Green, Red Variegated
- Foliage Type
- , Deciduous
- Seasonal Interest
- , Spring Flowering, Fall Interest
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Copper Low Bush Honeysuckle
- Botanical Name
- DIERVILLA LONICERA 'COPPER'
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Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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