First Editions® Cool Splash® Dwarf Bush Honeysuckle

Diervilla sessilifolia 'LPDC Podaras'

$69⁹⁹

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Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:

Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements

Container Plant Sizes

Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.

Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2" x 2" x 3"	0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts	0.20 - 0.23 dry liters
4" Container	0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts	0.35 - 0.96 dry liters
4.5" Container	0.65 dry quarts	0.72 dry liters
6" Container	1.4 dry quarts	1.59 dry liters
1 Quart	1 dry quart	1.1 dry liters
5.5" Container	1.89 dry quarts	2.08 dry liters

Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2 Quart	2 dry quarts	2.2 dry liters
#1 Container	2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts	2.49 - 4.11 dry liters
5" x 5" x 12"	3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts	3.85 - 4.74 dry liters

Mature Plants (2-4 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#2 Container	1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons	5.24 - 7.75 dry liters
#3 Container	2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons	8.14 - 12.16 dry liters

Large Plants (3-5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#5 Container	2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons	12.86 - 20.35 dry liters
#6 Container	5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons	23.12 - 26.42 dry liters
#7 Container	5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons	26.34 - 28.76 dry liters

Bare Root Plants

Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.

Common Sizes:

Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet

Important Notes

Container Volume Specifications

Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents

Growing Conditions

Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment

Seasonal Availability

Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
Container plants are available throughout the growing season
Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes

Questions?

For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.

Plant Highlights

First Editions® Cool Splash® Dwarf Bush Honeysuckle highlights at a glance!

Specifications

Brand

First Editions
Botanical Name

Diervilla sessilifolia 'LPDC Podaras'
Growing Zones

4-7
Mature Height

2 - 4 feet
Mature Spread

2 - 4 feet
Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Moisture

Moderate
Soil

Adaptable to Most Soils
Growth Rate

Medium
Flower Color

Yellow
Fall Color

Pink
Pollinator Friendly

Yes
Fragrant

Yes
Pruning Time

Early Spring
Bloom Period

Summer

Growing Zones 4-7

Find Your Growing Zone!

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!

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

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!

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.

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

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

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