Bush Honeysuckle

About this plant

Diervilla lonicera 'Copper Dwarf' is a striking deciduous shrub celebrated for its dazzling foliage. New growth emerges a brilliant coppery-orange, maturing to a rich bronzy-green, creating an ever-changing display of color throughout the growing season. In early summer, bright yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers emerge, adding a cheerful contrast against the unique leaves. This cultivar is a compact and well-behaved alternative to its larger relatives, making it an excellent choice for smaller gardens. Its dense, mounding habit provides excellent texture and color, whether used as an informal hedge, a standout specimen, or in mixed perennial borders. Adaptable and low-maintenance, 'Copper Dwarf' thrives in a variety of conditions, making it a reliable performer for any gardener. Beyond its visual appeal, 'Copper Dwarf' Bush Honeysuckle is a valuable addition to pollinator gardens, attracting bees and hummingbirds with its bright blossoms. Its hardiness and resistance to common pests and diseases ensure a beautiful and vibrant display year after year.

Installation timing

When we're in season, outside of the winter months, our goal is to get your plants installed within about two weeks. That window gives us enough time to secure your plants from our supplier and find a spot on the schedule. Throughout the process we stay in touch through notifications and your existing client portal on the main A Cut Above website, which is separate from this landscaping plants shop.

Care & maintenance

Easily grown in a range of soil types, preferring well-drained conditions. Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain desired shape and encourage new, colorful growth. Can be cut back hard every few years to rejuvenate.

Watering suggestions

Proper watering is the single most important factor in your plant's survival after installation. Newly installed plants have a limited root system and rely on you for consistent moisture while they establish.

• First 2 weeks: Water deeply every day (or every other day in cooler, wet weather), soaking the root ball and surrounding soil.
• Weeks 3–12: Water deeply 2–3 times per week, adjusting for rain, heat, and soil drainage.
• After establishment: Water deeply about once a week during the growing season, and more often in extreme heat or drought.
• How to check: Stick a finger 2–3 inches into the soil near the roots — if it's dry, it's time to water. Deep, less-frequent watering encourages strong roots; shallow daily sprinkles do not.
• Avoid: Overwatering (soggy, waterlogged soil) is just as harmful as underwatering and can drown roots.

Watering needs vary by plant, season, soil, and exposure. Because proper watering is the customer's responsibility after installation, please make sure you understand and can follow these suggestions before ordering.

Good to know: plants and trees purchased from and installed by A Cut Above include a one-year limited warranty from the date of installation. Because plant survival depends heavily on proper watering and care after installation, losses caused by improper care, neglect, animal or chemical damage, or extreme weather are not covered, and we must be given the chance to inspect a struggling plant before it's removed or replaced. Coverage is one replacement per plant. Read our warranty info.