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Diervilla

Honeybee™ Bush Honeysuckle

Diervilla rivularis 'Diwibru01' · PP27,932

Honeybee™ lights up the garden with golden-chartreuse leaves that hold their glow all season, plus summer clusters of yellow flowers that bees and hummingbirds love. A tough, adaptable mounding shrub for massing and slopes.

USDA Zones4-9
LightFull sun to part shade
Height2-3 ft
Width3-4 ft
BloomYellow tubular flowers in summer
FoliageBright golden-chartreuse all season · Deciduous

Key features

  • Pollinator friendly
  • Deer resistant
  • Drought tolerant once established
  • North American native genus

Great for

BorderMass plantingSlopesPollinator garden

Plant guides

Look for the white Gartenmeister® pot
Find Honeybee™ Bush Honeysuckle in the garden center at Lowe's, The Home Depot and independent nurseries.
Where to BuyRetailer availability

Honeybee™ Bush Honeysuckle questions

How big does Honeybee Bush Honeysuckle get?

Honeybee™ Bush Honeysuckle grows 2-3 ft tall and 3-4 ft wide at maturity.

What zone is Honeybee Bush Honeysuckle hardy in?

Honeybee™ Bush Honeysuckle is hardy in USDA zones 4-9. Light: full sun to part shade.

When does Honeybee Bush Honeysuckle bloom?

Bloom: Yellow tubular flowers in summer.

When should I prune Honeybee Bush Honeysuckle?

Bush honeysuckle blooms on new wood. Prune in late winter or early spring. You can cut it back hard to refresh it.

Why isn't my Honeybee Bush Honeysuckle blooming?

Flowers come on new growth, so the usual causes are deep shade or a plant that's still getting established. It blooms best with at least a half day of sun.

Is Honeybee Bush Honeysuckle deer resistant?

Yes. Honeybee™ Bush Honeysuckle is generally left alone by deer. When food is scarce, hungry deer may still browse almost any plant, so protect new plantings where deer pressure is heavy.

Where can I buy Honeybee Bush Honeysuckle?

Look for Honeybee™ Bush Honeysuckle in the white Gartenmeister® pot at Lowe's, The Home Depot and independent garden centers. Selection varies by region and season. Can't find it? Ask us where to buy.