Kodiak Red 2.0 Diervilla

Kodiak® Red 2.0 is a deciduous Diervilla with red-tinted new growth, bright red fall color, and small yellow flowers through summer. It grows about 3–4 feet tall and wide, with a spreading habit suited to a sunny or partly shaded border. ## Landscape Use Use it in a mixed border, informal hedge, native planting, or repeated mass. Its straight stems and tidy leaves can also serve as foliage filler in cut-flower arrangements. Leave room for the shrub to spread as it matures. ## Growing Conditions Kodiak® Red 2.0 is hardy in USDA zones 3–8 and grows in sun, part shade, or full shade. A well-drained soil that ranges from dry to moist is suitable. The yellow flowers feed bees and butterflies, while the foliage adds a second season of interest as its reds deepen in fall. ## Maintenance The plant needs little routine care. If it becomes sparse, cut it back to the ground in early spring for a fresh start; shaping can also be done then. [Proven Winners](https://www.provenwinners.com/plants/diervilla/kodiak-red-20-diervilla-splendens) gives its mature size, zones, exposure, flowers, foliage, uses, and pruning advice; [Proven Winners ColorChoice](https://www.provenwinnerscolorchoice.com/product/kodiak-red-2-diervilla/) lists its soil, wildlife, and landscape features.