Kodiak® Red 2.0 (Diervilla × splendens)
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Turn your landscape into a living canvas with the bold, enduring beauty of Kodiak® Red 2.0 Diervilla. Emerging in spring with a burst of vivid, deep red foliage, this striking native shrub commands attention throughout the growing season. As summer unfolds, its foliage deepens to a rich, rouge-tipped hue—dramatic yet refined—while clusters of delicate yellow blooms offer an elegant contrast.
But Kodiak Red 2.0 is more than just a feast for the eyes. Its lush foliage nourishes pollinator larvae, while its nectar-rich flowers support adult pollinators all season long. As fall arrives, the plant ignites in a blaze of crimson and gold, leaving a lasting impression before winter. Low-maintenance, resilient, and ecologically valuable, Kodiak Red 2.0 brings beauty with a purpose. Add it to your garden and enjoy a spectacle that supports life and stirs the soul—season after season.
- 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 yellow flowers throughout summer
- Maintains beautiful foliage that emerges red in spring, aging to green with red tips and exploding red in the fall
- Attracts bees and butterflies
- Blooms on new wood
- Great for hedges, landscapes, mass planting and cut flower/foliage
- Native to North America, drought tolerant, fall interest
Care: Fertilize with Proven Winners Continuous Release Plant food in spring and mid-summer. Due to it's 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
- 1-Gallon shrubs are 6-24" tall at shipment
- Quart shrubs are 5-8" tall at shipment
- Shrubs ship dormant November through April
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