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Diervilla lonicera 'Copper'

Also Known As

  • Copper Bush Honeysuckle

Plant type

shrub, groundcover

size

  • H: 2'-3'
  • W: 3'

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Diervilla lonicera 'Copper' plant details

Diervilla lonicera 'Copper' is a broadleaf deciduous groundcover shrub with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Diervilla lonicera 'Copper'

Plant type: groundcover shrub
Plant family: caprifoliaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: easy-to-grow, fall color

GROWING CONDITIONS for Diervilla lonicera 'Copper'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Flashes of coppery new leaves on and off through the season as well as small yellow flowers and fine fall color make this 2-3' native attractive. It?s also adaptable and self sufficient, spreading by stolons to hold soil. S/M-D
Copper's vigorous, low mounding form makes a colorful statement with red-tinted stems, delicate lemon yellow flowers and opposite lance-shaped, deciduous green leaves that transmute copper shades when unfurling and red and purple hues come autumn. Undeterred by varying soil pH and excessive moisture or drought, the highly enduring Bush Honeysuckle can serve as a honey plant, while underground stolons control erosion. It's the best choice for dry alkaline sites and looks attractive just about anywhere else.

Gardening facts about Diervilla lonicera 'Copper' plant

How to Grow Diervilla lonicera 'Copper'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • glossy

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Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

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Size

Height: 3'-5'

Width: 3'-6'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Zones

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Size

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Width: 2'-5'

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Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 3'-4'

Width: 4'-5'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - low
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Plant Type

Shrub, Perennial

Zones

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Size

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Width: 3'-5'

  • mostly sun - shade
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Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

5a-9b

Size

Height: 3'-5'

Width: 4'-6'

  • sun - shade
  • regular - occasional
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