Deutzia gracilis

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scientific name
Deutzia gracilis 'Nikko'
common names
deutzia 'Nikko'
family
Hydrangeaceae
height cm
50-100
spread cm
100-150
height cm extracted
60
hardiness zone
H5
sun exposure
Full sun, Partial shade
soil type
Chalk, Loam, Clay, Sand
moisture
Moist but well-drained, Poorly-drained
soil ph
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
foliage type
Deciduous
aspect
East-facing, South-facing, North-facing, West-facing
seasonal interest
Autumn, Spring, Summer
habit
Bushy
plant type
Shrub
time to maturity
5-10 years
suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, City/Courtyard, Low maintenance
garden uses
City and courtyard gardens
awards
RHS Award of Garden Merit
fragrant
No
pollinator friendly
No
low maintenance
No
drought tolerant
No
seasonal colours
Mar, Apr, May, Green, White, Jun, Jul, Aug, Green, White, Sep, Oct, Nov, Purple, Dec, Jan, Feb
flowering months
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug
flower colour
White
cultivation
Grow in fertile moist soil in sun or partial shade
pruning
Pruning group 2
propagation
Propagate by softwood cuttings in summer
pests
Generally pest-free
diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus
description
A compact and low-growing shrub to around 60cm tall, with narrowly lance-shaped green leaves, often turning deep purple in autumn. Racemes of small, white flowers appear in spring and early summer
rhs url
https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/162556/deutzia-gracilis-nikko/details
rhs image url
https://apps.rhs.org.uk/plantselectorimages/detail/WSY0078164_4875.jpg
rhs image copyright
RHS
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