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About this plant

Kodiak Red® Diervilla is a deciduous shrub celebrated for its stunning, deep red foliage that intensifies in hue throughout the season. Its compact, mounding form makes it an excellent choice for borders, mass plantings, or as a vibrant specimen plant in smaller gardens. From early summer into fall, this easy-care shrub boasts clusters of bright yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers that attract pollinators, adding further interest. The combination of its fiery foliage and cheerful blooms provides an extended period of ornamental value. Extremely adaptable and low-maintenance, Kodiak Red® thrives in a variety of conditions, tolerating both sun and partial shade, and a range of soil types. It's an outstanding choice for gardeners seeking a resilient, colorful, and long-lasting addition.

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

Requires minimal pruning; if desired, prune in late winter or early spring to shape or remove dead/damaged branches. Fertilize in spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer.

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.