SLENDER DEUTZIA
Deutzia gracilis

Height: 2-3'
Width: 4'
Hardiness Zone: 4b
Exposure: sun or light shade
Origin: Japan

Description:

Dense, low-growing deciduous shrub with arching branches bearing masses of white erect clusters of slightly fragrant flowers in late spring. Opposite leaves 1-3” long, narrow oval in shape turning slightly purple or Deutzia gracilis having no effective fall color. Fruit are small brown capsules which are not of landscape interest. Useful for small mass plantings, foundation plantings or as ground cover on banks. Except for flowers the plant does not offer special interest in other seasons.

Cultivars and hybrids:

‘Aurea’ -has yellow-green foliage
‘Marmorata’ -variegated leaves with splashes of white.
‘Mont Rose’ -pink flowers on 3’ tall shrubs.
‘Nikko’ -Attractive dense small shrub 2’ tall and 3’ wide, burgundy fall foliage.
x ‘Rosea’ -pink petals on the outside and almost white within.

Site and Cultural Requirements:

Deutzias are tolerant of a variety of soil conditions and drought once established. They prefer well-drained sites. With aging they often exhibit numerous dead branches and benefit from periodically removing older branches or cutting shrubs back to the ground to renew growth.

Insect/Disease Issues:

-Deutzias have very few pest problems. Minor leaf spot and aphid damage may occur.

 

We would like to thank the Landscape Plant Development Center and Minnesota Landscape Arboretum for the botanical information and photos.

 

 

The Brenton Arboretum
Open 9:00 AM until Sunset
Closed Mondays, open holidays
Phone: (515)-992-4211
Email: info@thebrentonarboretum.org

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Brenton Arboretum
Open 9:00 AM until Sunset
Closed Mondays, open holidays
Phone: (515)-992-4211
Email: info@thebrentonarboretum.org