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Diervilla Magical® Dark Delight

Dark, nearly black foliage becomes especially intense in Spring and Fall

A hardy, compact shrub ideal for adding color contrast and depth to landscape borders, Dark Delight is also an excellent choice for floral arrangements. In early summer, its bright yellow, delicate flowers create a striking contrast against the brown‑to‑burgundy foliage. After the blooms fade, decorative seed pods continue to provide ornamental interest. As an added bonus, this low‑maintenance shrub offers notable resistance to deer browsing—making it as practical as it is beautiful.

Who Am I?

  • Common Name:
    Magical® Dark Delight bush honeysuckle
  • Botanical Name:
    Diervilla sessilifolia x splendens 'Bocomadade'
  • Type:
    Shrub

Cultural Details

TYPE

Shrub
  • Light:
    Full sun to partial shade. Once established, it doesn't mind sun, shade, or drought. The color will be deeper and richer in full sun.
  • Soil:
    Average garden soil
  • Moisture:
    Moist, but well-drained
  • Hardiness Zone
    4-7
  • Size:
    3-4'
  • Spacing:
    3' x 3'
  • Bloom Time:
    June through August
  • Bloom Color:
    Yellow
  • Fruit Time
    Fall
  • Fruit Color
    Brown
  • Diseases & Pests:
    Few pests, deer resistant
  • Number of Stems
  • First year: 0
  • Second year: 4
  • Third year: 8
  • Fourth year: 12
  • Fifth year: 16
  • Sixth year: 16

What Makes Me Special?

Dark foliage with contrasting bright yellow flowers

Landscape Use

Valued for its intense color and adaptability to sun or shade

Propagation

Softwood Cuttings

Who Am I?

  • Common Name:
    Magical® Dark Delight bush honeysuckle
  • Botanical Name:
    Diervilla sessilifolia x splendens 'Bocomadade'
  • Type:
    Shrub

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