Kodiak Fresh
Diervilla lonicera 'LPDC Podaras' (Kodiak Fresh)
In growth
JFMAMJJASOND
In bloom
JFMAMJJASOND
Planting Guide
| Spacing | 36-48 in apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at soil level |
| Chilling hours | 300 |
| Life expectancy | 10+ years |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Planted | 2024 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Sun - Partial Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Low to Average |
| Soil type | Adaptable; tolerates poor, dry, and sandy soils |
| Soil pH | 5.0-7.0 |
| Zones | 3-8 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Shrub |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Ovate (Egg-shaped) |
| Foliage colour | Chartreuse yellow-green spring growth maturing to green |
| Bloom | Sulfur yellow |
| Fruit | Capsule |
| Evergreen | Deciduous |
Root System
| System | Fibrous/Adventitious Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Mixed Fine & Coarse |
| Function | Mixed Orders |
| Propagation | Softwood cuttings in early summer |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
|---|---|
| Deer | Deer Resistant |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic |
| Edibility | Inedible |
| Companions | Spirea, Weigela, Caryopteris |
Where it came from
| Grower | Proven Winners |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
Tolerates dry shade and poor soils once established. Water during extended drought.
Maintenance
Prune lightly in early spring to shape. Can be cut back hard to rejuvenate.
Cleanup
Remove old, woody stems in early spring. No severe winter pruning needed.
Notes
Proven Winners Kodiak series. Brilliant chartreuse spring foliage, yellow flowers, and red fall color. Exceptional four-season interest.