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- Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 2 - 3 Feet
- Mature Spread 2 - 3 Feet
- Growing Zones 3 - 8
Bold foliage and dainty flowers make the Diervilla sessilifolia or Firefly® Bush Honeysuckle stand out. This deciduous shrub is native to North America, so it requires little care once it has acclimated. Yellow flowers last from spring through summer. The tiny trumpet-shaped flowers bloom in clusters, but the flowers are not the only showy feature of this plant. Red leaves with pronounced veining offset the mostly bright green foliage.
The Firefly® Bush Honeysuckle has a mounding growth habit that gives this shrub a full appearance. Plant this shrub as a hedge or foundation planting, or include it in a mixed bed. The Firefly® Bush Honeysuckle is heat tolerant, making it a good fit in hot climates. This bush honeysuckle grows in zones 3 through 8. Pollinators frequent the tiny flowers, while deer mostly leave this shrub alone.
Firefly® Bush Honeysuckle Care
This honeysuckle shrub needs at least 6 hours of sunlight. It can live in various soil conditions, but it grows best in rich, moist, well-drained soil. Young plants need water for the first year, while established plants are extremely drought tolerant and only need limited water during a dry spell. Fertilize young shrubs to set them up for success, but this bush honeysuckle is not a heavy feeder.
Prune the shrub to remove overgrowth and clean up the shape after the flowers fade. Regular pruning encourages bushier growth. Only remove up to one-third of the growth at a time. Remove dead or damaged growth as necessary. The Firefly® Bush Honeysuckle does not require any special winter care.
Firefly® Bush Honeysuckle Spacing
The Firefly® Bush Honeysuckle can stand 2 to 3 feet tall and wide. Space shrubs 2 feet apart when creating a continuous planting or feature one plant in a 12-inch wide container.
Firefly® Bush Honeysuckle Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 - 8 |
| Plant Type: Bushes |
| Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 2 - 3 Feet |
| Mature Spread: 2 - 3 Feet |
| Spacing: 2 - 3 Feet |
| Habit: Mounded |
| Flower Color(s): Yellow |
| Flower Description: Bright yellow |
| Bloom Period: Late Spring |
| Foliage Type: Deciduous |
| Foliage Color(s): Orange, Yellow |
| Foliage Description: honey colored |
| Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: Deer |
| Tolerates: Heat |
| Attracts: Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Container Role: |
| Uses: Specimen or Focal Point |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Foliage Interest, Low Maintenance |
| Brand: Bloomin' Easy |
| Common Name: Firefly® Bush Honeysuckle |
| Other Name(s): |
| Scientific Name: Diervilla sessilifolia '1501-11' USPPAF, CPBRAF |
- SKU:
- 1231015163-pc
Container Sizes
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.
4.5" Pot
Also Know As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Know 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
2.5 Quart
Also Know As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Know As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Know 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
#3 Pot
Also Know 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
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Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
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Plant Shipping
Time of Order:
Summer Shipping
- If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.
- We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location
Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.
It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.