El Madrigal bush honeysuckle
Diervilla splendens 'El Madrigal'
USDA zones4 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size2 to 3 feet tall2 to 3 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Yellow
- Fall color
- Yes
Garden uses
Notes
'El Madrigal' bush honeysuckle (Diervilla splendens 'El Madrigal') is a shrub for hedges. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full sun and average moisture. Yellow flowers open in late spring and early to mid summer, and the leaves turn color in fall. Deer rarely make it their first choice. It grows 24 to 36 inches tall and wide, so it suits a low hedge.
Pairs well with Ruby Spice sweet pepperbush, Purrsian Blue nepeta, and Royal fern.