Diervilla splendens Diva
Diervilla splendens Diva
Diervilla splendens Diva
Diervilla splendens Diva
Diervilla splendens Diva
Diervilla x splendens Diva
Bush Honeysuckle
In the shade at the foot of cypresses, without watering, it withstood the heatwave without any issues.
heidi, 30/06/2023
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Description
Diervilla splendens 'Diva' is a brand new compact variety of diervilla with purple foliage that will maintain its colour throughout the summer season, before turning crimson and violet in autumn. A large deciduous ground cover shrub, suckering, this close relative of weigela thrives in shade and blooms in summer, with clusters of sulphur-yellow flowers that stand out against its dark foliage. It will be ideal for covering unsightly areas in your garden, in dry shade where nothing else grows.
Diervilla x splendens is a horticultural hybrid, resulting from the cross-breeding between two species native to the United States: D. sessilifolia and D. lonicera. The 'Diva' cultivar, introduced in the USA in 2016, differs from them with its more moderate growth and purple foliage. This suckering shrub, belonging to the Caprifoliaceae family, has a spreading and diverging habit, dense and effective at covering the ground. At maturity, it will reach a height of 80 cm (31.5 in) and a width of 1.5 m (4 ft 11 in), with lateral growth that is quite easy to control by removing suckers or planting other vigorous woodland plants alongside. Its foliage consists of ovate, elongated leaves with pointed tips. The leaves are purple with red undersides from spring to summer, and then turn reddish to violet in autumn. Its summer flowering, appreciated by pollinating insects, takes place in July-August. Its pale yellow flowers, grouped in clusters, will bloom on the previous year's wood, with a lovely red colour. This Diervilla will provide you with abundant flowering, even in shaded areas and in the roots of trees where it particularly thrives. The vibrant and contrasting colours bring a lot of personality to the whole ensemble.
A low-maintenance ground cover, it is suitable for all exposures and all types of soil without excessive limestone. It has only one requirement, which is to have well-drained soil. Its small size makes it ideal for small gardens, enclosed spaces, or steep slopes. It retains and stabilises dunes or slopes thanks to its suckers (underground stems carrying roots). It is also an ideal choice for filling a woodland area. It will work very well in a rose garden or in association with medium-sized perennials such as Nepetas and shrubs with stems.
This shrub was brought back from the Arcadia region during Sieur de Dierville's trip in 1850.
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Diervilla
x splendens
Diva
Caprifoliaceae
Bush Honeysuckle
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Diervilla splendens 'Diva' thrives in full sun in more northerly regions and in shade or partial shade in hotter and drier regions. Plant it in well-draining, rich, and moist soil, but this plant is not demanding regarding soil type as long as it is not excessively chalky. A maintenance tip for abundant flowering: prune the branches in late autumn or late winter to promote the growth of young flowering shoots. Approximately every 3 years, carry out a rejuvenation pruning by cutting shorter during the same period.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
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