Mountain bush honeysuckle

Diervilla rivularis, or Mountain Bush Honeysuckle, is a hardy deciduous shrub, not a climber, often grown for its tolerance to dry shade and attractive foliage. It forms a neat, mounding shape perfect for groundcover or informal hedging in UK gardens, offering subtle yellow flowers.

Sun: Full sun to partial shade.

Soil: Chalk, clay, loam, sand.

Hardiness: H5 — down to −15°C.

Flowering: Jun, Jul, Aug.