Diervilla × splendens 'Magical Dark Delight'
Diervilla 'Magical Dark Delight' is a compact deciduous shrub grown for its striking, exceptionally dark foliage. The deep burgundy to near-black leaves create strong contrast in borders and mixed planting schemes throughout the growing season.
Clusters of small yellow tubular flowers appear during summer, standing out brightly against the dark leaves. The flowers are attractive to bees and other pollinating insects, adding valuable wildlife interest alongside the distinctive foliage.
Easy to grow and low maintenance, 'Magical Dark Delight' performs well in full sun or partial shade in moist but well-drained soil. Its compact, bushy habit makes it particularly useful towards the front of borders, in contemporary planting schemes or grown in larger patio containers.
- Striking dark burgundy to near-black foliage
- Contrasting yellow flowers during summer
- Attractive to bees and other pollinating insects
- Compact, bushy deciduous shrub
- Suitable for full sun or partial shade
- Low maintenance and reliably hardy
- Height 50cm - Spread 50cm
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EAN code8720858472867
- Pot Size2L (17cm)
- AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Attractive to WildlifeAttractive to Bees
- Flower ColourYellow
- Flowering MonthJune, July, August
- Foliage ColourBlack, Red
- Foliage TypeDeciduous
- Garden StyleCity & Courtyard Garden, Coastal, Cottage & Informal Garden, Patio & Container, Wildlife Garden
- Hardiness - RHS ratingH7 colder than -20c. Very hardy
- Height50cm
- Spread50cm
- MoistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
- pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Plant HabitBushy
- Plant TypeShrub
- Planting TypesBorders and Beds, Pots & Containers
- Season of InterestSpring, Summer, Autumn
- Soil TypeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Special AttributesAttractive Foliage, Low Maintenance, Some Resistance to Rabbits & Deer
- SunlightFull Sun, Partial Shade
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