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Key characteristics

Family: Caprifoliaceae
Height: 2 to 3 feet
Width: 2 to 3 feet
Flower color: Intense yellow
Foliage color: Dusky red
Bloom time: Spring
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Low water usage
Maintenance: Low; requires occasional to manage spreading
Growing zone: USDA Zones 3 to 8
Wildlife: Attracts pollinators, butterflies, and hummingbirds; deer resistant

Shrubs

Diervilla splendens 'El Madrigal'

Nightglow Bush Honeysuckle

Diervilla splendens 'El Madrigal' is a compact deciduous shrub celebrated for its dramatic, deep burgundy foliage that becomes even more vibrant in the fall. Its trumpet-shaped yellow flowers, blooming from late spring into summer, create a bold contrast against the rich leaves and serve as a valuable nectar source for pollinators such as bees and butterflies. The multi-season appeal of this bush honeysuckle makes it a standout choice for colorful landscape displays.

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Water

Low water usage

Bloom time

Spring

Find this plant

Works well in

Sun Gardens
Waterwise Gardens
Pollinator Gardens
Borders

Companion plants

Oleaster · Mexican orange blossom · Sneezeweed · Black-eyed Susan · Sea thrift · Common sage

Design tip

Dusky burgundy foliage gives this compact shrub strong color even when it is not flowering. Pair it with golden or chartreuse foliage to sharpen the contrast, while the intense yellow flowers introduce a second layer of color that carries the combination into the flowering season.

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