Diervilla 'Honeybee'
"Mountain bush honeysuckle"
Orders placed until 29 February 2026
You can expect your order in February/March 2026
Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2026
You can expect your order in March/April 2026
Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2026
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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Description
Diervilla 'Honeybee' is the sort of shrub that lives up to its name with a flourish. From the moment its foliage emerges in spring, the leaves glow in a vivid, lemony yellow that seems to catch the light at every angle. This golden backdrop becomes even more dazzling when midsummer arrives and the plant produces clusters of golden-yellow flowers that seem to hum with life. Rich in nectar, these blooms are a magnet for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, making Diervilla 'Honeybee' a natural choice for anyone hoping to inject both colour and biodiversity into their planting schemes.
Compact yet energetic, this mountain bush honeysuckle combines decorative foliage with long-lasting seasonal interest. The brightness of the leaves keeps borders fresh through the warmer months, while the cheerful flowers provide a second act that continues the golden theme well into autumn. As the year progresses, the leaves often take on warmer tones, adding another layer of richness to its display. Diervilla 'Honeybee' is perfectly suited to mixed borders, wildlife-friendly gardens, or as a vivid highlight in more contemporary planting designs. With its combination of ornamental foliage, nectar-rich blooms, and easy-going nature, Diervilla 'Honeybee' is the sort of shrub that quietly earns its keep—bringing a touch of sunshine and a steady buzz of activity wherever it grows.
Diervilla is called mountain bush honeysuckle because it thrives in rocky uplands and its yellow blooms resemble those of true honeysuckle.
Key features
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Perfect for pots
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Comes back every year
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Fragrant
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Attractive to wildlife
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Thrives well in full sun
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In peat-free compost
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Low maintenance
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Drought tolerant
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Fully hardy
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Rodent resistant
Specs & details
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Botanical name
Diervilla rivularis 'Honeybee' ('Diwibru01'ᴾᴮᴿ)
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Flower colour
Yellow
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Plant size
1
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Established height
50cm-1m
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Established spread
50cm-1m
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Plant spacing
6 plants per m2
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Leaf colour
Green
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Habit
Clump-forming
Upright -
Life cycle
Perennial
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Hardiness
Fully hardy
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Years to establish
1-2 years
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Sunlight
Full sun
Partial shade
Dappled shade -
Position
Sheltered
Exposed -
Suitable for
Pots
Large containers
Borders
Gravel gardens
Wildlife gardens
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens -
Soil acidity
Any
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Soil moisture
Free draining
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Soil type
Clay
Loam
Multipurpose compost -
RHS Award (AGM)
No
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Growing skill
Easy to grow
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Scented
Yes
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Pollinator-friendly
Yes
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Mouse resistant
Yes
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Rabbit resistant
Yes
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Deer resistant
Yes
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Toxicity
No report
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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- Planting
- Flowering
Useful information
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Soak the Diervilla 'Honeybee' roots in water for 3-6 hours prior to planting
Plant your "Mountain bush honeysuckle" bare roots into temporary pots with a multipurpose compost within a week of delivery and grow-on in a sheltered spot outdoors
Choose a pot which comfortably fits the bare roots. Some have a noticeable crown which should be just below the soil surface with any top growth exposed. Some varieties are a length of root which should be planted lengthways and shallowly (1-2cm deep).
Plant out into borders or permanent containers in late spring or early summer once in full growth. Choose a position in sun or shade depending on the variety.
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Orders placed until 29 February 2025
You can expect your order in February/March 2025Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2025
You can expect your order in March/April 2025Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2025
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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