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
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Diervilla sessilifolia, Diervilla rivularis
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Forests, Prairies, Roadsides, Wet lands, Woodlands
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
5-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Bronze
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, 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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
10-10-10
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Poisonous, Toxic
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic, Galactogogue, Laxative, Opthalmic
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
DIERVILLA lonicera
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Northern bush honeysuckle, Low bush honeysuckle, Dwarf bush honeysuckle, Yellow-flowered upright honeysuckle
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
Bush Honeysuckle
Plant
Red Buckeye
In German
Bush Honeysuckle
Pflanze
Red Buckeye
In French
Bush Honeysuckle
Plante
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Bush madreselva
Planta
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Μπους Αγιόκλημα
Φυτό
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Bush, Honeysuckle
Plantar
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Bush Honeysuckle
Roślina
Red Buckeye
In Latin
CISSANTHEMOS Bush
planta
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Sapindales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Bush Honeysuckle and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Bush Honeysuckle and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Bush Honeysuckle and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bush Honeysuckle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bush Honeysuckle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Bush Honeysuckle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Bush Honeysuckle and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Bush Honeysuckle and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Bush Honeysuckle height is 10.16 cm and width 10.16 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Bush Honeysuckle and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Bush Honeysuckle flower color: Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow and Yellow green
Bush Honeysuckle leaf color: Light Green and Bronze
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bush Honeysuckle and Red Buckeye
Care of Bush Honeysuckle and Red Buckeye 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 Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Bush Honeysuckle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.