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Diervilla Magical® Starry Night

The darkest Diervilla to date with nearly black leaves, and extremely upright stems

Thanks to its upright habit and nearly black foliage, Starry Night commands interest throughout the growing season. Perfect for low-maintenance landscapes, where its dark, vertical stems provide a stunning color contrast to the many green hues of the garden. An excellent choice for floral arrangements, Starry Night blooms with numerous, bright yellow flowers, creating a lovely contrast against its dark foliage, followed by decorative seed pods that extend its ornamental appeal. This is a reliable, high-performing shrub with season-long value.

Who Am I?

  • Common Name:
    Magical® Starry Night bush honeysuckle
  • Botanical Name:
    Diervilla sessilifolia x splendens 'Bocomastani'
  • Type:
    Shrub

Cultural Details

TYPE

Shrub
  • Light:
    Full sun to partial shade
  • Soil:
    All soil types
  • Moisture:
    Moist, but well-drained
  • Hardiness Zone
    4-7
  • Size:
    3-4'
  • Spacing:
    3' x 3'
  • Bloom Time:
    June - August
  • Bloom Color:
    Yellow
  • Fruit Time
    Fall
  • Fruit Color
    Brown
  • Diseases & Pests:
    Few pests, deer resistant
  • Number of Stems
  • First year: 0
  • Second year: 3
  • Third year: 6
  • Fourth year: 10
  • Fifth year: 14
  • Sixth year: 14

What Makes Me Special?

Vertical stems with nearly black leaves

Landscape Use

Valued for its intense color and adaptability to sun or shade

Propagation

Softwood Cuttings

Who Am I?

  • Common Name:
    Magical® Starry Night bush honeysuckle
  • Botanical Name:
    Diervilla sessilifolia x splendens 'Bocomastani'
  • Type:
    Shrub

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