Bring season-long color to tough spots with Diervilla × 'Kodiak® Orange'. You get eye-catching foliage that starts with warm orange-red new growth, settles to fresh green for summer, then turns blazing red-orange again in fall. Small clusters of yellow, trumpet-like flowers add extra interest in summer and help support pollinators.
Plant it in full sun for the strongest color, but you can also use it in part shade or even deeper shade where many shrubs struggle. It forms a dense, mounded shape and fits easily into mixed borders, foundation plantings, and mass plantings where you want dependable performance and a clean, tidy look.
This shrub is adaptable to many garden soils. Aim for average moisture and good drainage, especially during the first season while it establishes. After that, it is generally forgiving and can handle variable conditions. A 2-3 inch mulch layer helps conserve moisture and keeps roots cooler; keep mulch a few inches away from the stems.
For easy care, prune in late winter or early spring before new growth begins, removing any dead wood and lightly shaping as needed. If it outgrows its spot, you can reduce it more firmly and it will rebound with fresh growth.