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Zadrzewnia okazała DIVA El Madrigal (Diervilla splendens 'DIVA El Madrigal') is a distinctive deciduous shrub belonging to the Caprifoliaceae family, highly valued for its striking, contrasting foliage and reliable garden performance. This cultivar forms a compact, upright, and moderately spreading habit, typically reaching a height and spread of 1 to 1.5 meters. The defining botanical characteristic of the variety is its intensely dark, bronze-purple foliage that emerges in spring and retains its deep coloration throughout the growing season. In early summer, the shrub produces dense clusters of tubular, sulphur-yellow flowers that create a pronounced chromatic contrast against the dark leaf blade, attracting numerous pollinating insects. The stems exhibit a reddish tint, adding further ornamental value during the dormant period.

Cultivation requirements and positioning

Diervilla splendens 'DIVA El Madrigal' exhibits high adaptability and resilience, thriving in full sun to partial shade. While the darkest foliage coloration is achieved in full sun exposure, the plant maintains satisfactory aesthetic parameters in lighter shade. It tolerates a wide range of soil types, provided they are moderately fertile, well-drained, and possess consistent moisture levels, although established specimens demonstrate considerable drought tolerance. Planting should be executed in spring or autumn in soil prepared with organic matter. Maintenance pruning is minimal; removing dead or weak wood in early spring stimulates vigorous new growth and enhances flowering. The species is fully hardy in temperate climatic zones, requiring no winter protection once established.

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Diervilla splendens DIVA El Madrigal 2 years | C2 | 20-30 cm

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