Description
Southern bush honeysuckle (Diervilla sessilifolia) is a 3- to 5-foot-tall, deciduous shrub with small yellow flowers from early or midsummer into late summer, followed by reddish seed capsules. It spreads gently to moderately by suckering, making it an excellent large groundcover around larger shrubs, or for filling difficult sites, such as slopes or street-side plantings. In my garden, it is constantly buzzing with various kinds of bees. The showy orange-red fall foliage color of this US native is another handsome feature. Full sun to light shade. Zones 5 to 8.
Collected in early November 2023. At least 30 seeds. Unknown ecotype. Shipping to US addresses only.
Please read the germination information as well before ordering.
Janet K. (verified owner) –
even though these were for more experienced growers, i tried them anyway. They came up, but once in my outside beds didn’t perform. I have more seeds left over to try again this fall.
Hi Janet. I’m so pleased to hear that the seeds germinated well for you. The seeds and seedlings are tiny and tend to be slow-growing, so it’s probably best to leave them in pots until you sure they have a well-established root system, then grow them on in a holding bed for a year or two before moving them to the garden.
-Nan
Kelly A (verified owner) –
I had read elsewhere that these seeds may not need pre-chilling, so I sowed half in a six-cell that I put under cover outside, and half that in a six-cell I kept inside.
The ones inside started sprouting in 10 days! Very pleased. Yes, these are very tiny seeds and it will be a long time before these are ready for the rough and tumble outside, but I will be able to grow them on all through winter and pot up outside for spring and summer.