Kodiak Jet Black® (Diervilla hybrid) | Proven Winners® New Variety 2026
-
-
-
Prepare to be amazed by Kodiak Jet Black® diervilla, the world’s first diervilla with striking, jet-black foliage that stays bold and dramatic all season long. Unlike traditional varieties that tend to fade with the summer heat, this incredible shrub maintains its deep, velvety black leaves from spring to fall, creating an eye-catching contrast against its bright yellow summer blooms. The result is a show-stopping display that commands attention in any garden or landscape. Perfect for gardeners looking to add something truly unique, Kodiak Jet Black® provides a stunning focal point with its sleek, dark foliage, while also attracting pollinators with its cheerful yellow flowers. But that's not all—thanks to its amazing foliage, Kodiak Jet Black® is also fantastic for cutting gardens! Its rich, black leaves make a fantastic filler in flower arrangements, adding texture and drama to indoor displays. If you're looking to add something completely different to your landscape or floral arrangements, Kodiak Jet Black® diervilla delivers a one-of-a-kind look that's as tough and adaptable as it is visually stunning.
- 3-4 feet tall and wide at maturity
- Hardy in zones 3-8, be sure to check your USDA zone to ensure success
- Plant in part to full sun (4+ hours daily)
- Space plants 3-4 feet apart for best results
- Produces bright yellow flowers in summer
- Maintains black foliage from spring to frost
- Great for hedges, landscapes, mass planting and cut flowers/foliage
- Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds
- Native to North America, disease resistant, clay tolerant, foliage interest, fall interest
Care: Fertilize with Proven Winners Continuous Release Plant Food in spring and mid summer. Due to its tidy habit, regular pruning is not necessary but is best if performed in the spring to shape as desired. Benefits from a rejuvenating prune every 3-5 years.
Shipping Info:
- Enjoy free shipping on orders over $175
- Size at shipping varies by season, plant, and trimming schedules
- Quart shrubs are 5-8 in. at the time of shipment
- 1 Gallon shrubs are 6-24 in. at the time of shipment
- Shrubs shipped Nov-Apr will arrive dormant; shrubs shipped Apr-Oct will arrive green or in bloom
