Diervilla rivularis 'Honeybee'

New to us this is a hardy small, densely branching shrub with soft golden leaves and clusters of sulphur-yellow summer flowers in summer which are very popular with bees and butterflies.

Pretty orange and purple tints on the leaves as they fall in autumn.

A tough, drought resistant shrub, excellent for attracting wildlife to the garden! Grows well in a large container if required.

• Position: Full Sun or partial shade.
• Soil: Well drained, fertile soil. Diervilla rivularis 'Honeybee' is very tolerant of dry soils.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Flowering Period: July - August.
• Flower Colour: Sulphur yellow
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Diervilla rivularis ''Honeybee'grows to be a small or eventually medium sized, rounded shrub.
  • Height: 1 - 1.2 m (3 - 4 ft).
  • Spread: 1.2 m (4 ft).