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KODIAK® GREEN BUSH HONEYSUCKLE
Diervilla x
'SMNDSA'
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(SKU: 20349)
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List Price $45.00 Per Plant
Hardiness Zone: 3-8 · Mature Height: 3-4 Feet · Mature Spread: 3-4 Feet
Kodiak® Green Bush Honeysuckle brings a breath of fresh air to the landscape with its luminous layers of bright and deep green foliage. New leaves emerge a lighter, almost lime-toned green, contrasting beautifully with the mature darker foliage beneath. This lively color play adds natural depth and makes the shrub a surprisingly elegant foliage filler for fresh-cut floral arrangements.
A hardy native shrub known for its resilience, Kodiak® Green Bush Honeysuckle lights up summer with cheery clusters of yellow flowers. These blooms are irresistible to butterflies, hummingbirds, and native bees, making the plant an easy favorite for pollinator gardens and wildlife-friendly landscapes. Its natural texture—slightly airy, finely branched, and gently arching—provides movement and visual softness in mixed plantings.
What sets this Diervilla apart is its adaptability. It thrives in sun or part shade, handles drought once established, and tolerates a wide range of soils. Whether used as a mass planting in large commercial landscapes or as a bright accent in home gardens, Kodiak® Green Bush Honeysuckle brings unique texture, fresh color, and reliable low-maintenance performance all season long.
Family: Caprifoliaceae · Common Name: Bush Honeysuckle
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- A pre-applied, pre-measured amount of time release fertilizer that keeps your plant well nourished for up to one year.
- Pre-hydrated Hydro-Gels are included in the top of each container to use when planting as they help retain soil moisture, and plants will establish more quickly with less transplant shock. Plants will also survive drought-like conditions and accidental missed waterings better.
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KODIAK® GREEN BUSH HONEYSUCKLE Plant Characteristics
Bark Color*
| • | Tan |
Bark Type*
| • | Smooth |
Brand*
| • | Proven Winners® Color Choice® |
Cultural Information*
| • | Leaf Scorch - High Resistance |
| • | Leaf Spot - Moderate Resistance |
| • | Powdery Mildew - Moderate Resistance |
| • | Root Rot - High Resistance |
Growth Rate*
| • | Fast |
Leaf Color Spring*
| • | Green |
Leaf Color Summer*
| • | Green |
Leaf Type*
| • | Deciduous/Herbaceous |
Plant Type*
| • | Shrub |
Preferred Soil Conditions*
| • | Adapts Well to Most Soil Types |
| • | Average |
| • | Drought Tolerant |
| • | Moist |
| • | Salt Tolerant |
| • | Tolerates Low pH (Acidic Soils) |
| • | Well-Drained |
Propagation Methods*
| • | Cuttings or Divisions |
Season of Interest*
| • | Fall |
| • | Late Spring/Early Summer |
| • | Late Summer/Early Autumn |
| • | Spring |
| • | Summer |
| • | Summer Flowering |
Uses*
| • | Accent Plant |
| • | Border Plant |
| • | Mass Planting |
| • | Rain Garden |
| • | Understory Planting |
| • | Wildlife Habitat |
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KODIAK® GREEN BUSH HONEYSUCKLE Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips
- Recommended Soil:
- Grows well in a wide variety of soils, from sandy to loamy to moderately heavy.
- Prefers well-drained soil but tolerates poorer soils once established.
- Naturally suited to woodland edges, slopes, and naturalized plantings.
- Sun Exposure:
- Performs well in full sun to part shade.
- Full sun encourages the brightest foliage color and strongest flowering.
- Shade-tolerant, though blooms may be slightly reduced.
- Irrigation Needs:
- Water regularly during the establishment period.
- Once established, highly drought tolerant and well-suited for low-water landscapes.
- Occasional deep watering during extended drought helps maintain fullness.
- Feeding & Nutrients:
- Generally requires little to no fertilizer.
- A light application of balanced fertilizer in early spring is optional.
- Organic mulch supports moisture retention and encourages healthy root growth.
- Pruning & Maintenance:
- Prune in early spring to maintain shape or rejuvenate older stems.
- Naturally forms a tidy, mounded habit with minimal shaping needed.
- Deer-resistant and disease-resistant, making it extremely low maintenance.
- Can form small colonies over time, ideal for naturalized settings but not invasive.
Interesting Notes About KODIAK® GREEN BUSH HONEYSUCKLE
- Native Powerhouse: Diervilla is a true North American native, thriving where many ornamental shrubs struggle—from rocky slopes to dry woodland edges.
- Foliage With Flair: The two-toned green effect comes from new leaves emerging lighter than the mature foliage, creating a built-in gradient of shifting greens.
- Pollinator Magnet: The yellow summer flowers are especially favored by native bees, making it a valuable addition to pollinator restoration and eco-friendly landscapes.
- Shade-Friendly Survivor: Unlike many flowering shrubs, Diervilla maintains its vigor even in partial shade, earning it a reputation as a problem-solver for tricky sites.
- Honeysuckle Cousin: Often called "bush honeysuckle," Diervilla belongs to the same family as true honeysuckles—but without the invasive tendencies of some species.
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