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Diervilla rivularis Kodiak Red
Kodiak Red® Diervilla offers brilliant red foliage and a compact habit, perfect for adding season-long color to any landscape.
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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.
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.
Quick facts
- Type
- shrub
- Mature height
- 3-4 feet
- Mature width
- 3-4 feet
- Sun
- Full sun to partial shade
- Water
- Average; drought tolerant once established
- Growth rate
- Medium