- Full Shade to Full Sun (0 - 6+ Hours Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 3-4 Feet
- Mature Width 3-4 Feet
- Growing Zone 5-8
Kodiak Black Diervilla is a great compact deciduous plant choice for introducing dark burgundy-black foliage into your perennial garden or boring all green shrub border. It also produces clusters of yellow trumpet-shaped flowers along its branches in early summer on new growth. The half-inch flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds.
This deciduous shrub drops its glossy leaves in the fall. The new green leaves that emerge in the spring quickly change to a dark red variegated color that becomes even darker in the fall. This plant can be grown in sun or shade conditions in USDA plant hardiness zones 5 to 8. This dense multi-stemmed mounded shrub matures to be 3 to 4 feet tall and wide. The multiple stems fill out this plant beginning at ground level.
Kodiak Black Diervilla Care
Kodiak Black Diervilla rivularis 'SMNDRSF' is a native North American species. It does require some maintenance to remove suckers that occasionally sprout. Prune in late winter or early spring. It’s drought-tolerant and deer resistant.
Kodiak Black Diervilla Spacing
This plant can be used in mass plantings, perennial borders, naturalized woodland gardens, foundation plantings and as a container plant. It is sometimes referred to as honeysuckle bush but it’s not invasive like some honeysuckles are. Space plants 4 to 5 feet apart on center.
Interesting Fact(s) - Diervilla is sometimes called "bush honeysuckle," but this species is not invasive at all, like some honeysuckles are.
Kodiak Black Diervilla Plant Facts
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-8 |
| Flower Color(s): Yellow |
| Bloom Period: Summer |
| Foliage Color(s): Green to Purple |
| Light Exposure: Full Shade to Full Sun |
| Height Class: Medium |
| Mature Height: 3-4 Feet |
| Mature Spread: 3-4 Feet |
| Spacing: 4-5 Feet |
| Habit: Mounded |
| Blooms On: New Wood |
| Watering: Average |
| Shrub Type: Deciduous |
| Brand: Proven Winners ColorChoice® |
| Drought Tolerant: Yes |
| Features: Fall Interest; Fragrant Flower |
| Attracts: Hummbingbirds, Butterflies & Bees |
| Uses: Border Plant, Landscaping, Mass Planting |
| Scientific Name: Kodiak® Black Diervilla rivularis 'SMNDRSF' USPP 27,550 |
| Common Name: Kodiak® Black Diervilla |
| Other Name(s): Mountain Bush Honeysuckle; Hairy Bush-honeysuckle |
- SKU:
- DIEKB
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 Known 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 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
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
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
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
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
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Plant Addicts always guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy & healthy. However, plant(s) are being shipped through the mail & sometimes accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped, just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note, plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.
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We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty, whether you're a new gardener or an expert. There are many variables outside of anyone's control that can cause a plant to die. Hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, diseases & pests are all good examples of what can cause plants to die. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all of the unknowns and will replace your plant if something were to happen to it.
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Plant Shipping
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Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
We review what areas the plants are traveling through as well as your location.
Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
Get your order in early to reserve your plants for Spring planting!
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Planter Shipping
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
Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations