Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Hybrid origin
Types
Diervilla sessilifolia, Diervilla rivularis
Japonica , Speciosa , Superba
Habitat
Forests, Prairies, Roadsides, Wet lands, Woodlands
low mountains, Lower slopes, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
5-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Orange, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Lemon yellow, Light Yellow Green, Yellow Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Divison, Grafting, Hardwood Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Cut away fading foliage, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Complete balanced fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Poisonous, Toxic
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic, Galactogogue, Laxative, Opthalmic
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
DIERVILLA lonicera
CHAENOMELES 'Orange Delight'
Common Name
Northern bush honeysuckle, Low bush honeysuckle, Dwarf bush honeysuckle, Yellow-flowered upright honeysuckle
Japanese Quince , Japonica
In Hindi
Bush Honeysuckle
Plant
Flowering Quince
In German
Bush Honeysuckle
Pflanze
Flowering Quince
In French
Bush Honeysuckle
Plante
Flowering Quince
In Spanish
Bush madreselva
Planta
Flowering Quince
In Greek
Μπους Αγιόκλημα
Φυτό
Flowering Quince
In Portuguese
Bush, Honeysuckle
Plantar
Flowering Quince
In Polish
Bush Honeysuckle
Roślina
Flowering Quince
In Latin
CISSANTHEMOS Bush
planta
Flowering Quince
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Diervilla
Chaenomeles
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Not Available
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Bush Honeysuckle and Flowering Quince
Season and care of Bush Honeysuckle and Flowering Quince is important to know. While considering everything about Bush Honeysuckle and Flowering Quince Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bush Honeysuckle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Flowering Quince season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bush Honeysuckle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Flowering Quince is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Bush Honeysuckle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Flowering Quince is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bush Honeysuckle and Flowering Quince Physical Information
Bush Honeysuckle and Flowering Quince physical information is very important for comparison. Bush Honeysuckle height is 10.16 cm and width 10.16 cm whereas Flowering Quince height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Bush Honeysuckle and Flowering Quince are as follows:
Bush Honeysuckle flower color: Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow and Yellow green
Bush Honeysuckle leaf color: Light Green and Bronze
Flowering Quince flower color: Orange and Orange Red
- Flowering Quince leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bush Honeysuckle and Flowering Quince
Care of Bush Honeysuckle and Flowering Quince include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bush Honeysuckle pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots and Flowering Quince pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bush Honeysuckle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Flowering Quince needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.