Diervilla lonicera Ru-Bee Wren™
Low Bush Honeysuckle
DESCRIPTION
Low Bush HoneysuckleDiervilla lonicera Ru-Bee Wren™
You'll love the stunning foliage color on this easy to grow selection as new leaves emerge brilliant crimson in spring filling this dense spreading shrub with color. Leaves age to deep green followed by bright yellow, nectar laden bloom in late June, and native songbird sustaining fruit in fall.
Diervilla lonicera 'SMCBBM'
BENEFITS
- Superb crimson new foliage flush!
- A perfect, easy to grow plant for small spaces
- An outstanding source of nectar and seed
- Tolerant of full sun to partial shade
- Adapts easily to poor, rocky soils
- Colorful fall display of yellow to orange foliage
- Dry fruit capsules attract birds in fall and winter
NATIVE INFO
Native Range
Map Credit: The Biota of North America
Map Key: Green (native), Teal (native, adventive), Blue (present), Yellow (present & rare), Red (extinct)
Interesting Facts
Butterflies and other insects have their skeleton on the outside of their body. This protective shell is called an exoskeleton and it conserves water in the insect body while helping to keep it safe from injury.
GROWING TIPS
This shrub does best in full sun to partial shade. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist locations and should do just fine under average home landscape conditions. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner-city environment.