Cool Splash® produces fragrant yellow trumpet-shaped blooms in summer that create a heady, pleasant fragrance. The clusters of brilliant yellow flowers bloom for an extended period and serve as nectar sources for butterflies and hummingbirds. Plant in zones 4-7 for best flowering performance.

Cool Splash® es un arbusto nativo enano con follaje variegado verde oscuro y márgenes blancos brillantes. Crece 2-4 pies de alto y ancho en zonas 4-7, produciendo flores amarillas fragantes en verano. Perfecto para bordes de jardín o áreas parcialmente sombreadas, disponible en naturehills.com.

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Cool Splash® Dwarf Bush Honeysuckle

Name: Cool Splash® Dwarf Bush Honeysuckle
Brand: First Editions
SKU: 18368
Price: 86.08 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (6 reviews)

Diervilla sessilifolia 'LPDC Podaras'

Variegated foliage: This shrub features variegated leaves, adding a distinct visual pattern.
Native plant: The Cool Splash Bush Honeysuckle is a native shrub, potentially well-suited to local environments.
Fragrant yellow flowers: It produces fragrant yellow flowers, contributing to its sensory appeal.

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#3 Container

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Understanding Our Container Sizes

At Nature Hills, our plants are sold in industry-standard nursery containers. You will notice we use the word "container" rather than "gallon." Container numbers follow a nursery trade size standard, not liquid volume. The number tells you the plant's size category and general maturity level. A larger container means a more established plant with a stronger root system.

Container Sizes

Quart

Plant age: 6 months to 1 year
Best for: Ground covers, perennials, ornamental grasses
What to expect: Our smallest and most affordable size. Well-suited for planting in multiples across a large area. Allow 1 to 2 seasons for full establishment.

#1 Container

Plant age: 1 to 2 years
Best for: Shrubs, perennials, smaller trees
What to expect: About the size of a large coffee can. A well-developed root system in a manageable size. Good value choice when you have time to let the plant grow into the space over a season or two.

#2 Container

Plant age: 2 to 3 years
Best for: Shrubs and trees where you want faster establishment
What to expect: A noticeable step up from a #1 in both plant size and root development. Good choice when you want visible presence without going to a larger size.

#3 Container

Plant age: 3 to 4 years
Best for: Most plants, most situations — flowering trees, shade trees, evergreen shrubs
What to expect: Our most popular size. Strong, developed root system. Plants in a #3 container make an immediate visual impact from day one. If you want a head start rather than waiting seasons for a plant to fill in, this is typically the right choice.

#5 Container and Larger

Plant age: 4 to 5+ years
Best for: Specimen plants, privacy screens, maximum instant impact
What to expect: Large, mature plants ready to make an immediate statement in your landscape. We also carry #7 and larger sizes for select varieties.

Why "Container" and Not "Gallon"?

Nursery container sizes follow an industry trade standard established for the nursery and horticulture industry. The number is a size designation, not a measurement of liquid volume. Actual soil volume varies by plant type, root mass, and growing medium. Using "container" is the accurate industry term. When you see #1, #2, or #3, think of it as the plant's size tier, not a gallon measurement.

Root Pouch Containers

Some Nature Hills plants arrive in a Root Pouch, a breathable fabric container made from 100% recycled materials. Root Pouches encourage denser root development through air pruning, which discourages root circling and promotes a stronger, more fibrous root ball at the time of planting.

Plants growing in Root Pouch fabric containers, showing the breathable woven fabric construction

There are two types. Knowing which one you have changes how you plant:

Degradable (brown or tan fabric): Plant the entire pouch directly in the ground. The fabric breaks down naturally in the soil over time.
Non-degradable (black or gray fabric): Remove the pouch before planting. Cut the bottom open with scissors, then peel the sides away. The fibrous root ball will hold its shape.

Not sure which type you have? Check the tag on your plant or contact us and we will confirm.

Full Root Pouch planting guide

Choosing the Right Size

Size	Plant Age	Best For
Quart	6 mo to 1 yr	Ground covers, perennials, grasses. Budget-friendly for mass plantings.
#1 Container	1 to 2 yrs	Shrubs, perennials, small trees. Value choice for patient gardeners.
#2 Container	2 to 3 yrs	Shrubs and trees where you want faster establishment.
#3 Container	3 to 4 yrs	Most plants. Immediate visual impact. Our most popular size.
#5 and larger	4+ yrs	Specimen plants, privacy screens, maximum instant impact.

Still not sure which size is right for your project? Our plant specialists are happy to help. Contact us and we will point you in the right direction.

Plant specifications
Plant Characteristics	Cold hardy, Native, Compact/Dwarf, Low Maintenance, Flowering, Fall Color/Interest, Deer-resistant, Attracts pollinators, Heat Tolerant, Drought resistant, Non-invasive
Hardiness Zone	4a to 8b
Sunlight	Full sun
Height	2-4 ft
Width	2-4 ft
Watering Needs	Moderate
Preferred Soil	Chalky, Clay, Loamy
Growth Rate	Moderate
Growth Habit	Bushy, Compact, Spreading
Blooms In	Fall, Summer
Flower Color	Yellow
Foliage Color	Green, Other, Variegated
Suitable Space	Outdoors
Plant Name	Honeysuckle
Botanical Name	Diervilla sessilifolia 'LPDC Podaras'
Species	sessilifolia
Cultivar	LPDC Podaras
Class	Magnoliopsida
Does Not Ship To	AK, HI, ID, MT, PR

Make a big visual impact with this low-growing, native, First Editions® Cool Splash® Dwarf Bush Honeysuckle PP#19,391 (Diervilla sessilifolia 'LPDC Podaras'). Each narrow, dark green leaf is punctuated with a "pop" of bright white at the margin! With variegated foliage and fragrant yellow flowers in summertime, Cool Splash® Bush Honeysuckle definitely earns a starring role in your landscape!

Rather, it stays low to the ground in a mounded growth habit. It spreads out a bit to cover bare ground in a gorgeous way. Cool Splash® Honeysuckle will soon become one of your favorite shrubs for its exquisite, variegated foliage. The 4-inch, ovate to lance-shaped leaves feature dark green centers surrounded by bright white to ivory margins.

You'll relish the heady summertime fragrance, too. Clusters of brilliant yellow, trumpet-shaped blooms are an elegant contrast against showy red stems. They bloom for a long time in the summer. Use this native cultivar selection as an important nectar source for your local Butterflies and Hummingbirds too!

Cool Splash® is the first variegated Diervilla Honeysuckle, and it is a winner! The margins turn pink for a fall color display. It is densely branched, with a rounded habit and arching nature, Cool Splash® is low maintenance so it won't require much of your time or effort. Hardy throughout USDA growing zones 4 to 7 and grows to 2-4 feet in height and in width, forming a colorful rounded ornamental shrub!

Planting and Application:

These versatile plants are showy enough to build your garden design around. People will notice this small shrub, even if you tuck it into a partially shaded corner. Cool Splash® draws the eye with its outstanding foliage. It works hard for you without giving you trouble. This is not an invasive plant, unlike other members of the Honeysuckle family.

Cool Splash® stays full and lush all the way down to the ground. Line your garden beds with these pretty "workhorses" and you'll be well on your way to a gorgeous, low-maintenance landscape. This is a wonderful choice to create an easy-care mass planting. Plant two feet apart on center, measuring from the center of one to the center of the next.

The bright, white, and green foliage call attention to itself. Use a series of these plants along the dappled shady edge of a woodland path. Use as erosion control and soil stabilizing on slopes and embankments as a safe alternative to turf. These shrubs are especially lovely in a naturalized area on a hillside or rough location that needs some definition.

Use them near the edge of walkways for a big visual impact. Try them as an impactful Filler in exterior planters. Plant one in an unexpected and amusing spot. Underplant your mature foundation evergreens with Cool Splash®. You'll appreciate how they look bright and clean all season long.

The ornamental features of Cool Splash® are sophisticated enough for high-end commercial properties. But, this small shrub brightens the Moon Garden, and it plays beautifully in cottage-style gardens, too. It's the little details that make a garden or landscape shine. Use the versatile, hard-working Cool Splash® Bush Honeysuckle throughout your space to help tie the entire design together.

High Contrast Variegated Foliage
Dark Green Center & Crisp White Margins & Pink Fall Color!
Plenty of Fragrant Yellow Flowers
Blooms from Mid to Late Summer
Butterflies, Beneficial Pollinators & Hummingbirds
Works Well in Containers - Specimens, Accents & Focal Points

#ProPlantTips for Care:

This rugged Diervilla thrives just about wherever it's planted. It's simply not fussy about soil type and can grow in either full sun or partial shade. It can even puts up with road salt, so can be used in street plantings. You can plant it almost anywhere, but you'll have the best foliage color in full sun. Our team has seen it perform well in shady areas that receive a bit less than 4 hours of sun a day.

Provide a medium amount of water on a regular basis for best results. Add a 3-4 inch layer of arborist mulch over the root system to keep it cool and moist. Prune in early spring to shape or shorten. Cool Splash is easily kept smaller if needed, with early trimming.

Grows in Full Sun and Partial Shade
Tolerates a Wide-Range of Soil & Moisture - Tolerates Salt
Extremely Cold Hardy Native Plant
Rarely Damaged by Deer
Well-Behaved, Non-Invasive Honeysuckle

Cool Splash® Honeysuckle's colorful foliage and fragrant flowers make a spectacular effect anywhere you place it in your yard. It's a beautiful shrub with exceptional features that you won't want to miss out on. Order yours this season from NatureHills.com!

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Hardy

I am a beginner gardener and planted a row of Cool Splash on a hill in my backyard because someone told me honeysuckle were indestructible! So true! I am pleased that they have survived with hardly any care. Now I have the confidence to try something else!

Hi Kyle,

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with the First Editions® Cool Splash® Dwarf Bush Honeysuckle! We're thrilled to hear that these hardy plants have thrived on your backyard hill and have helped boost your confidence as a beginner gardener. Honeysuckles truly are wonderful for their resilience and low maintenance, making them a perfect choice to start with.

As you expand your garden, we recommend trying out other hardy shrubs or perennials that thrive in similar conditions. If you’d like personalized recommendations based on your climate and soil, feel free to reach out! Meanwhile, providing a bit of occasional watering and light pruning can keep your honeysuckles looking their best.

Thanks again for your encouraging feedback—seeing new gardeners grow in confidence is what motivates us every day!

Rooting for your garden’s success,
Your Nature Hills Plant Care Team

Hardy

This is one tough little honeysuckle and takes little care. I planted three along my deck and they seem to thrive where they are placed. Love the colorful foliage it displays.

Hi Carla,

Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with the First Editions® Cool Splash® Dwarf Bush Honeysuckle! We’re delighted to hear how well these resilient beauties are thriving along your deck. Their vibrant, colorful foliage does add such a lovely touch, and it’s fantastic that they require little care—perfect for busy gardeners like you!

If you ever want to give them an occasional boost, light pruning after flowering or applying a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in spring can help maintain their vibrant foliage and overall health. Also, since you’ve already done so well placing them in a spot that suits, you might enjoy experimenting with companion plants that complement their colors. If you'd like any planting suggestions or care tips, we're always here to help!

Thanks again for taking the time to let us know—your encouragement means a lot to our team.

Wishing you happy planting,
The Nature Hills Plant Experts

Hardy

Hello Kyle,

Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with the First Editions® Cool Splash® Dwarf Bush Honeysuckle! We’re thrilled to hear that these hardy plants have thrived on your backyard hill with minimal care. It’s always exciting to know that such resilient beauties can boost a beginner gardener’s confidence.

Since you’re ready to take on new adventures in your garden, we recommend exploring similarly low-maintenance plants that enjoy well-drained soil like your honeysuckle. Shrubs such as foundation plants or native wildflowers can be great next steps, depending on your climate zone—and we’re here to help you find the perfect fit! For more inspiration and expert tips, be sure to check out our blog and Plant Care Guides, which are great resources for gardeners at all levels.

Keep celebrating those growing moments, and feel free to reach out whenever you want advice or plant recommendations.

Wishing you happy planting,
The Nature Hills Plant Experts

Hardy

This is one tough little honeysuckle and takes little care. I planted three along my deck and they seem to thrive where they are placed. Love the colorful foliage it displays.

Dear Carla,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful experience with the First Editions® Cool Splash® Dwarf Bush Honeysuckle! We’re delighted to hear that these vibrant and hardy plants are thriving along your deck with minimal care. The colorful foliage certainly adds a lovely splash of life, and it's great to know they’re living up to their tough little reputation in your garden.

If you’re ever interested in boosting their growth even more, just make sure they get adequate watering during dry spells and consider a light pruning after flowering to encourage fresh, healthy growth and even more vibrant colors. Our care tips page also has some useful information tailored specifically for honeysuckles, which might be a great resource for you.

Thanks again for sharing your feedback—it really makes our day to hear how these beauties are bringing joy to your outdoor space!

Rooting for your garden’s success,
Your Nature Hills Plant Care Team

Cool Splash Honeysuckle

The green and yellow on the leaves looks great

Hi Tommy,

Thank you so much for sharing your kind feedback on your First Editions® Cool Splash® Dwarf Bush Honeysuckle! We’re thrilled to hear you love the vibrant green and yellow color on the leaves – they truly add a beautiful splash of brightness to any garden.

If you'd like to keep your honeysuckle looking its best, be sure to plant it in well-draining soil and provide regular watering, especially during dry spells. This variety thrives in partial to full sun, so a sunny spot will help those stunning colors pop even more. If you have any questions on care or want tips for companion plants to enhance your garden space, feel free to reach out anytime!

Happy growing, and thanks again for choosing NatureHills!

Bloom on,
The Nature Hills Plant Knowledge Team

Cool Splash Honeysuckle

The green and yellow on the leaves looks great

Hello Tommy,

Thank you so much for sharing your kind feedback about your First Editions® Cool Splash® Dwarf Bush Honeysuckle! We’re delighted to hear that you love the vibrant green and yellow hues on the leaves—those really do make this honeysuckle a standout addition to any garden. To keep that beautiful coloration vibrant, be sure to plant it in a spot with morning sun and some afternoon shade, and mulch around the base to retain moisture. If you ever have questions about pruning or fertilizing to encourage healthy growth, feel free to reach out!

Wishing you happy planting,
The Nature Hills Plant Experts

Frequently Asked Questions

Fragrant?

Cool Splash® produces fragrant yellow trumpet-shaped blooms in summer that create a heady, pleasant fragrance. The clusters of brilliant yellow flowers bloom for an extended period and serve as nectar sources for butterflies and hummingbirds. Plant in zones 4-7 for best flowering performance.

Que es esta planta?

Cool Splash® es un arbusto nativo enano con follaje variegado verde oscuro y márgenes blancos brillantes. Crece 2-4 pies de alto y ancho en zonas 4-7, produciendo flores amarillas fragantes en verano. Perfecto para bordes de jardín o áreas parcialmente sombreadas, disponible en naturehills.com.

Does Cool Splash® Dwarf Bush Honeysuckle prefer full sun, partial shade, or full shade?

Cool Splash® Dwarf Bush Honeysuckle thrives in both full sun and partial shade conditions. The product description notes it performs well even when "tucked into a partially shaded corner," making it quite adaptable. For best flowering and foliage color, plant in a location with at least 4-6 hours of direct sunlight daily.

How often should I water my newly planted Cool Splash® honeysuckle?

Water newly planted Cool Splash® honeysuckle deeply 2-3 times per week for the first month. This low-maintenance shrub establishes quickly in zones 4-7. Once established, it's quite drought tolerant and needs watering only during extended dry periods.

Is Cool Splash® Dwarf Bush Honeysuckle prone to any specific diseases or pests?

Cool Splash® Dwarf Bush Honeysuckle is generally disease and pest resistant, making it a low-maintenance choice for zones 4-7. This native cultivar avoids many issues that plague other honeysuckles. For best results, ensure good air circulation around your 2-4 foot shrub and shop healthy stock at naturehills.com.

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