Honeysuckle, 2 gal, Cool Splash®

Cool Splash® is the first variegated diervilla and its bright white stands out dramatically, even in shady borders. The cool foliage stays bright and clean right up until the first frost. Bunches of yellow blossoms adorn the plant in June and July. Easy to grow in a variety of soils, Cool Splash is a densely branched shrub that forms underground suckers, developing colonies over time. Use in woodland settings or mass plantings for a spectacular effect.

Attributes

Type: Deciduous Shrub
Growth Habit: Compact, Mounded
Mature Height: 1 - 1.25m (3 - 4ft.)
Mature Spread: 1 - 1.25m (3 - 4ft.)
Zone: 3
Feature Characteristics: Drought Tolerant, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds

Ornamental Features

Flower Colour: Yellow
Flowering Time: July - August
Foliage Colour: Dark green with white edges

Care

General Maintenance: Little pruning is necessary. Prune broken or damaged limbs. Cut back to ground level every few years to promote strong vigorous growth and rejuvenate.
Light: Full sun to partial sun
Watering: Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Tolerates drought once established.
Soil: Easily grown in average, well-drained soil.
Fertilizer: Feed in early spring with an all purpose fertilizer prior to the new growth.