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Diervilla sessilifolia LPDC Podaras ('Cool Splash®')

Cool Splash® Bush Honeysuckle: Patent PP19391, CPBR4924

Its name perfectly describes the showy foliage of this dwarf bush honeysuckle. This adaptable plant displays variegated glossy leaves in vivid tones of green and cream throughout the season and clusters of small yellow flowers.

  • »  Small, fragrant, yellow flowers in summer
  • »  Variegated green on cream leaves emerge bronzish in spring
  • »  Reddish stems provide contrast
  • »  Mounding spreading habit re-roots to provide an effective ground cover
  • »  Bloom Time: Summer

2gal
$57.69
  • Category:Shrubs
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:60-80 cm
  • Spread:80-100 cm
  • Bloom Color: Yellow
Exposure
• Full Shade
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
• Attracts Hummingbirds
Growth Rate
• Medium
Attributes
• Deciduous
• Drought Tolerant
• Fall Color
• Fragrant
• Low Maintenance
Flowering Time
• Lt. Spr-Sum
• Summer
Habit
• Mounding
• Spreading
Foliage Color
• Green
• Variegated
• White
Landscape uses
• Border/edging
• Ground cover
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Diervilla sessilifolia 'LPDC Podaras'

Although the common name is Honeysuckle, Diervilla is not invasive.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Diervilla sessilifolia 'LPDC Podaras'

Diervilla will sucker freely, making them excellent for erosion control and brightening a dull corner in a semi-shaded garden.