Northern Bush Honeysuckle vs Rugosa Rose - TreeTime.ca

Northern Bush Honeysuckle vs Rugosa Rose

Diervilla lonicera

Rosa rugosa

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON

Northern Bush Honeysuckle
Rugosa Rose

The Northern Bush Honeysuckle is a small, dense, deciduous shrub. The trumpet-like yellow flowers bloom late spring to early summer. Dark green leaves turn yellow then red in the fall. The flower nectar has a sweet honey taste that can be sucked out of the flower.

Because of its aggressive suckering habit, the Northern Bush Honeysuckle makes a great hedge, shrub border, or thicket in a woodland garden.

Rugosa Rose is well-known for its incredible cold hardiness and disease resistance. This variety was grown from seed so naturally the flower colour should range between white and red. Try using the rose hips to make syrups or add flavor to existing fruit dishes and drinks.

Due to their overly thorny stems, Rugosa Rose is perfect for creating an impenetrable, deer resistant hedge. We recommend applying mulch during the summer months to retain moisture, cool the roots, and prevent weeds.

Northern Bush Honeysuckle Quick Facts

Rugosa Rose Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 3a
Height: 0.9 m (3 ft)
Height: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Spread: 0.9 m (3 ft)
Spread: 1.2 m (4 ft)
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: normal
Light: shade, partial shade
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: orange-red
Flowers: yellow to red
Flowers: white, pink, or red
Growth rate: very fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: short
Life span: long
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: high
Suckering: medium




Other Names: low bush honeysuckle