Diervilla sessilifolia 'LPDC Podaras' (Cool Splash Southern Bush Honeysuckle)
Botanical Information
| Family | Caprifoliaceae |
| Genus | Diervilla |
| Species | sessilifolia |
| Cultivar | 'LPDC Podaras' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 4 - 8 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 2a - 8a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H4 - H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -35 - (-7) |
| Temperature (°F) | -30 - 20 |
| Height | 60 - 90 cm |
| Spread | 60 - 90 cm |
| Flowering Period | June, July |
Description and Growing Information
| Cultivation | Grows in moist, well-drained soil in full sunlight to partial shade. |
| Pests | Leaf spot and powdery mildew. |
| Notable Specimens | The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description | Oval, dark green leaves with a creamy coloured edge. |
| Flower Description | Trumpet-shaped, yellow flower. |
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