Diervilla x splendens Mountaineer® Merlot
This Hortech Original Nativar stuns with deep merlot-red foliage on bold purple stems, adding vibrant, reflective color to the landscape. Yellow trumpet-shaped flowers bloom in early to mid-summer, drawing pollinators and attention alike. A hardy, adaptable alternative to Spirea or Weigela, Merlot thrives in well-drained soil and works beautifully as a hedge, specimen, slope stabilizer, or bank cover. Pairs well with a wide range of companion plants.
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