Diervilla x 'G2X885411' Kodiak^® Red - Vermeerdering verboden!

Kodiak^® Red

Diervilla

Thriving even in shade & drought, Diervilla Kodiak^® Red requires virtually no maintenance. The new growth has a rich red tone and the foliage turns vivid red in autumn. Flowers from early summer to autumn with soft yellow flowers that are attractive to polinators. The flowers turn to attractive red seed capsules adding to its autumn appeal.

season long colour
beautiful leaves
shade tolerant

Features

Season of interest:

spring
summer
autumn

Light requirement:

full sun
semi-shade
shadow

Height:

90-120 cm

Width:

60-90 cm

Uses:

border, dry spot, mass planting

Pruning:

early spring, to 20-25 cm

Frost resistance:

-25°C

Soil type:

nearly any soil

Drought tolerance:

medium - high

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100 Op voorraad

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€ 16,95 VAT included.

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Plant tips
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1. Look at the label that comes with the plant or search for your plant on our website. Here you can see what light exposure the plant needs. This determines whether you should look for a sunny, semi-shady or shady spot for your plant.

2. Make sure the plant's root ball is moist before you plant it (e.g. immerse it in a bucket of water).

3. Dig a hole the same depth as the pot, but about 2-3 times as wide.

4. Mix the soil that came out of the hole with some mixed garden soil (you can buy this at a garden centre).

5. Scoop the soil at the bottom of the hole a few times to make it nice and airy.

6. Carefully remove the pot from the plant.

7. Loosen the root system. You do this by running your fingers between the roots to loosen them. This is very important and ensures that the plant takes root properly.

8. Place the plant in the centre of the hole with the top of the root ball just above the surface.

9. Fill the hole with the mixed garden soil and press the soil around the plant firmly with your hands.

10. Water the plant.

11. Apply a 5-7 cm layer of mulch (soil litter), but keep the branches or trunk clear.

Watering needs

This plant has an average water requirement. Once the plant is well established in the soil, it can tolerate drier periods.

Note!

Plants in pots always need regular watering. If the pot is in a warm or sunny spot, the plant requires extra water.
Over-watering or prolonged extremely wet soil can cause root rot and thus affect the health of the plant.

Pruning information

Pruning helps to keep the plant in shape, promote rejuvenation and stimulate growth. Regular pruning ensures richer blooms and a better-branched shrub. The best period to prune this plant is in early spring. Prune the plant to 20 - 25 cm.

Want to know more about pruning?

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Fertilisation

Fertilisation is not necessary, but would you still like to give the plant some extra nutrition? Then distribute general shrub fertiliser around the base of the plant in late winter or early spring.

Winter hardiness / frost resistance

This deciduous Proven Winners^® plant is hardy. The plant loses its leaves and goes into hibernation and therefore needs little care in winter. The degree of winter hardiness does depend on the conditions in which the plant grows and the period. In spring frosts, this plant is vulnerable because it may have sprouted by then.

Note!

Is the plant in a pot? Then it is more susceptible to frost: put the plant in a sheltered spot and in case of frost you can protect it by covering it, for instance with old branches and/or leaves or with a protective cloth.
Other factors such as soil type, drainage, snow cover, exposure to wind, winter, precipitation (or lack thereof) and temperature fluctuations also affect a plant's winter hardiness.

Inspiration, Autumn

Yes, autumn is here!

The days are getting shorter and the sunlight takes on that special warm glow. The garden is slowly starting to get ready for the approaching autumn. Many plants are getting past their prime and the summer bloomers are putting on their last show. Yet this does not have to mean that it is done with colour in your garden. On the contrary, in autumn you can still expect a great show of colour from plants that are at their best in September and October. These are our favourite shrubs for autumn.

Inspiration, Autumn

Go for a colourful autumn in your garden

While the days are slowly getting shorter and cooler, we can still fully enjoy all the beauty in the garden. Especially when plants treat us to a dazzling show as autumn approaches. Think of shrubs that turn your garden into a colourful spectacle with their strikingly coloured leaves or flowers or with their brightly coloured fruits. Proven Winners® has beautiful shrubs that will make your autumn garden shine.

Inspiration, Pollinator friendly

Bee and butterfly charmers: our top five hidden gems

Do you also enjoy the fluttering of butterflies and the cosy hum of bees in your garden? They are not only beautiful to see but also essential for biodiversity. To make your garden bee- and butterfly-friendly there are well-known shrubs like the butterfly bush, ivy and lavender. But there are also beautiful, lesser-known shrubs that attract many butterflies, bees and other insects. We introduce you to our five favourite, lesser-known gems.

For most shrubs, autumn is a good time to plant them. It gives your plant a chance to take root and start growing ‘in line with the seasons’. Early spring is a good alternative.

If you plant it in summer, be aware that the plant is not yet well rooted and therefore needs regular watering, especially during hot & dry periods.

Below you will find detailed instructions on how to plant your shrub.