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Honeybee Bush Honeysuckle

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  • Full Shade to Full Sun (0 - 6+ Hours Direct Sunlight)
  • Mature Height 30 - 32 Inches
  • Mature Width 36 - 40 Inches
  • Growing Zones 4 - 8

Botanically called Diervilla rivularis Honeybee, this stunning shrub is more commonly known as the Honeybee Bush Honeysuckle. Perfect for growing as part of a mixed border, its attractive golden foliage really stands out against darker-leaved specimens. In summer, it produces honeysuckle-like yellow flowers that are loved by pollinators. Growing to only 3 feet high, this compact shrub is ideal for those smaller garden spaces.   

Drought tolerant once established, the Honeybee Bush Honeysuckle is easy to grow and requires little ongoing care. Suitable for growing in zones 4 through 8, this shrub is hardy and can tolerate most soil types. Due to its small mounding form, it is ideal for growing in a container or can make a big impact when planted out in a large group or row.

Honeybee Bush Honeysuckle Care

Regular watering after planting and for the first season or two is required, but once established it can cope with a fair amount of neglect. The Honeybee Bush Honeysuckleis a tolerant shrub and can adapt to most soils as long as they are well drained. Best grown in a sunny spot, Honeybee can also tolerate a fair amount of shade. Although not required, a general fertilizer can be applied in spring to give this shrub a boost. 

Requiring a prune only once a year, the Honeybee Bush Honeysuckle can simply be lightly trimmed before new growth appears in spring. Although drought tolerant once mature, container-grown plants will need frequent watering to avoid the soil completely drying out and the plant suffering. 

Honeybee Bush Honeysuckle Spacing

With its attractive, mound-like habit, the Honeybee Bush Honeysuckle can grow to around 2-3 feet tall by 3 feet wide. For maximum impact, it can be grown en masse at a spacing of 24-36 inches.

Honeybee Bush Honeysuckle Information

USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 - 8
Plant Type: Bushes
Light Exposure: Full Shade to Full Sun (Can Grow In Most Sunlight Conditions)
Mature Height: 30 - 32 Inches
Mature Spread: 36 - 40 Inches
Mature Spacing: 36 - 40 Inches
Habit: Upright
Flower Color(s): Yellow
Flower Description:
Bloom Period: Late Spring
Foliage Type: Deciduous
Foliage Color(s): Green, Yellow
Foliage Description: Gold, Green, Brown
Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering
Watering: Low
Resists: Deer, Rabbit
Tolerates: Heat, Drought
Attracts: Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Container Role: Thriller
Uses: Borders, Containers, Mass Planting, Wildlife Gardens
Features: Attracts Pollinators, Foliage Interest, Low Maintenance, Native to North America
Brand:
Common Name: Honeybee Bush Honeysuckle
Other Name(s):
Scientific Name: Diervilla rivularis Honeybee
SKU:
1231012248-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.

Quart Pot

Quart Pot

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

2.5 Quart

2.5 Quart

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

#1 Pot

#1 Pot

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

#2 Pot

#2 Pot

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

#3 Pot

#3 Pot

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

#5 Pot

#5 Pot

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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Plant Shipping

Pre-Ordered Plants

Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.

Estimated Spring Shipping Schedule

Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.

Growing Zone Estimated Ship Week
Zone 10March 24th
Zone 9March 31st
Zone 8April 7th
Zone 7April 14th
Zone 6bApril 21st
Zone 6aApril 28th
Zone 5bMay 5th
Zone 5aMay 12th
Zone 4May 19th
Zone 3May 26th

Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.

Note: Only plants indicated as pre-order will ship as shown above. All other plants and hard goods will ship as normal.

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