Diervilla sessilif. 'Butterfly'

Description and General Information

• Botanical Name: Diervilla sessilifolia ‘Butterfly’

• Common Name: Southern Bush Honeysuckle ‘Butterfly’

• Plant Type: Deciduous flowering shrub with vibrant summer blooms and attractive foliage.

• Origin: Native to the southeastern United States, where it thrives in woodland and streamside habitats.

• Growth Habit: Dense, mounded shrub with a rounded shape, reaching 1–1.5 metres in height and spread.

• Foliage: Medium green leaves that can develop yellow to bronze tints in autumn, adding seasonal interest.

• Flowers: Trumpet-shaped, bright yellow blooms appear in clusters at stem tips.

• Blooming Season: Early to mid-summer, often continuing sporadically into early autumn.

• Fragrance: Mild scent, particularly noticeable on warm days.

• Ornamental Appeal: Combines lush green foliage with cheerful, pollinator-friendly flowers.

• Garden Uses: Ideal for mixed borders, wildlife gardens, slopes, and erosion control. Works well as a low hedge or in mass plantings.

• Wildlife Benefits: Highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators; berries in autumn may draw birds.

• Hardiness: Fully hardy in most UK and Irish climates.

Planting Conditions and Ideal Location

• Light Requirements: Prefers full sun to partial shade; flowering is most prolific with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight.

• Soil Preferences: Adaptable to many soil types, including clay, loam, and sandy soils, provided they are well-drained.

• pH Range: Tolerates a wide range, from slightly acidic to neutral (pH 6.0–7.5).

• Moisture Needs: Average moisture needs; drought-tolerant once established but performs best with consistent watering during dry spells.

• Planting Time: Best planted in spring or autumn for optimal root establishment.

• Spacing: Allow 1–1.2 metres between plants for mature spread and good airflow.

• Shelter Needs: Tolerates exposed positions, making it suitable for coastal and open landscapes.

• Companion Planting: Pairs well with ornamental grasses, coneflowers, and other summer perennials for a naturalistic planting scheme.

• Container Growing: Can be grown in large pots; choose a loam-based compost and water regularly in summer.

Routine Care, Feeding, and Seasonal Maintenance

• Watering:

  • Water regularly during the first year to help roots establish.

  • Mature plants need minimal supplemental watering except during prolonged drought.

• Feeding: Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring to support healthy growth and abundant flowering.

• Pruning:

  • Flowering occurs on new wood—prune in late winter or very early spring to encourage fresh shoots.

  • Remove any dead, damaged, or crossing stems to maintain shape.

• Mulching: Apply a 5 cm layer of organic mulch in spring to conserve soil moisture and suppress weeds; avoid piling mulch against stems.

• Pest and Disease Resistance: Highly resistant to pests and generally disease-free, making it an easy-care shrub.

• Winter Care: Fully hardy and requires no special protection in winter.

• Weed Control: Keep the root area free of weeds to minimise competition for nutrients and water.

• Longevity: Long-lived and low-maintenance, with many years of reliable flowering.

• Size
  50- 70cm C7.5 ltr - P26

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