{"product_id":"kodiak-orange-diervilla","title":"Kodiak Orange Diervilla","description":"\u003ch1\u003eGlowing Orange Foliage on a Tough, Deer-Resistant Shade Shrub\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKodiak Orange Diervilla (Diervilla rivularis 'G2X88544') brings season-long color to the toughest spots — new growth emerges vivid orange, summer brings clusters of yellow flowers, and fall ignites the whole shrub in fiery orange-red. Like all bush honeysuckles it's deer-resistant, drought-tolerant, and thrives in sun or shade, even on dry slopes. Whether you're lighting up a shaded slope in Minnetonka, holding a dry bank in Burnsville, or adding color to a tough corner in Woodbury — Kodiak Orange is a colorful problem-solver for zone 4b–5a yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKodiak Orange Diervilla Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mce-item-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiervilla rivularis 'G2X88544'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBush Honeysuckle, Diervilla, Kodiak Orange Diervilla\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–4 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Width\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–4 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate to fast — dense, rounded, mildly spreading\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to part shade. Orange tones are brightest with more sun; tolerates shade.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow to moderate. Drought-tolerant once established; tolerates dry shade.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–7 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a) — fully hardy here\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery adaptable — tolerates poor, dry, rocky Minnesota soils and clay-loam.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeciduous — vivid orange new growth, green-bronze summer leaves, fiery orange-red fall color.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReliable to -30°F. Tough and dependable in Minnesota.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStrongly deer-resistant — a great choice for high-pressure areas.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClusters of yellow tubular flowers in summer; attracts butterflies and bees.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKodiak Orange Diervilla Uses in Minnesota Landscapes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eColorful slopes and tough sites\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts glowing foliage and rugged nature make Kodiak Orange perfect for adding color to a hard-to-plant slope, dry bank, or shaded corner in Burnsville or Eden Prairie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThree-season foliage interest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrange new growth, summer flowers, and fiery fall color give it a long season of interest in a border or mass planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDeer-resistant, low-water plantings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrought-tolerant and deer-resistant, it's dependable for high-pressure suburbs and low-maintenance, low-water beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant Kodiak Orange Diervilla in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFall (late August–early October) is the ideal planting window. Soil is still warm for root development, cool air reduces transplant stress, and the plant gets 6–8 weeks to establish roots before ground freeze (typically mid-November in the Twin Cities).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpring (late April–May, after the ground thaws) is the second-best window, giving the shrub a full season to establish before its first winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid summer planting (June–August) when possible. Never plant after mid-October or before late April — frozen ground or frost-heaving kills new roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Kodiak Orange Diervilla\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDig wide, not deep — 2–3× the root ball width, same depth as the container.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt isn't fussy — sun or shade, dry or average soil all work; just avoid standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackfill with native soil mixed with some compost; firm gently and water in well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace 3–4 feet apart for a mass or slope cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild a water basin the first season; flatten it before winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulch 2–3 inches with shredded bark, kept off the stems. Prune in early spring if needed — it blooms on new wood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Kodiak Orange Diervilla in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFirst Year Watering Schedule\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeeks 1–2: Every 2–3 days, deep and slow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonth 1–2: Every 4–5 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonth 3–6: Every 7 days or less; it tolerates dry conditions well\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStop watering 2–3 weeks before ground freeze (typically late October in the Twin Cities metro).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAfter Year One\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstablished Diervilla is genuinely drought-tolerant and needs water only during extended dry spells — ideal for tough, low-water sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDrip Irrigation in Minnesota\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf used, place emitters 12–18 inches from the crown; it needs less water than most shrubs. Always winterize the system — blow out the lines before freeze and shut timers off by early October.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes the foliage orange?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKodiak Orange pushes vivid orange new growth all season and turns fiery orange-red in fall; color is most intense in full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it grow in shade?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — it tolerates part to full shade, though foliage color is brightest with more sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it deer-resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrongly — bush honeysuckle is reliably passed over by deer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen should I prune it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn early spring if needed — it blooms on new wood, so a spring cutback won't cost you summer flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirefly Diervilla — a golden-leaved native bush honeysuckle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eButterfly Diervilla — a tough bush honeysuckle for sun or shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShop the full Three Timbers Minnesota catalog — zone 4-hardy plants hand-selected for Twin Cities yards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- tt-enriched --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Many Kodiak Orange Diervilla Do I Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a mass planting or slope cover, set plants on 3.5-foot centers (the body of the bed fills in fast at its moderate-to-fast pace):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRun length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlants at 3.5 ft spacing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12–13\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn slopes, stagger two offset rows for faster erosion control. For a border accent, plant a group of 3 on 4-foot centers, or give a single specimen a 4-foot circle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKodiak Orange Diervilla Season-by-Season in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e New growth pushes out vivid orange — the shrub glows before most neighbors have fully leafed out. Prune now if needed; it blooms on new wood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clusters of small yellow tubular flowers over green-bronze foliage draw butterflies and native bees; orange-tinted new shoots keep coming all season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e The whole shrub ignites in fiery orange-red — one of the best foliage finales among small shrubs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drops its leaves and rests as a fine-twigged mound; reliably hardy to -30°F with no protection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Pollinator-Friendly   ✔ Deer-Resistant   ✔ Drought-Tolerant   ✔ Shade-Tolerant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant It With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/firefly-diervilla\"\u003eFirefly Diervilla\u003c\/a\u003e — golden-leaved Minnesota-native cousin; the gold-and-orange pairing lights up a shaded slope.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/butterfly-diervilla\"\u003eButterfly Diervilla\u003c\/a\u003e — equally tough green-leaved bush honeysuckle to stretch the mass planting on a budget.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/dwarf-bush-honeysuckle\"\u003eDwarf Bush Honeysuckle\u003c\/a\u003e — the true Minnesota-native species for naturalized edges and restoration-style beds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/gro-low-sumac\"\u003eGro-Low Sumac\u003c\/a\u003e — fellow deer-proof, drought-tough slope holder that echoes the orange-red fall color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Kodiak Orange Diervilla Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant it where tougher plants fail: dry slopes, rocky or poor soil, high deer pressure, and anything from full sun to fairly deep shade — expect the brightest orange with more sun. Once established it needs almost no supplemental water. Not a fit if the spot collects standing water, or if you want a tightly formal clipped shape — its loose, mildly spreading habit looks best left natural.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#2 Gallon","offer_id":54312791703857,"sku":null,"price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/kodiak-orange-diervilla.jpg?v=1779567572","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/kodiak-orange-diervilla","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}