About
Deutzia glomeruliflora, the clustered-flowered deutzia, is a deciduous shrub producing the characteristic simple, opposite leaves and tight, rounded clusters of white flowers of the genus in late spring and early summer. A reliable and ornamental flowering shrub for a sunny border.
About the genus
Deutzia are deciduous shrubs, often with attractively flaking bark, producing simple, opposite leaves and star-shaped or cupped white or pink flowers, sometimes fragrant, in terminal or axillary clusters in late spring and early summer. Easy, reliable and floriferous shrubs for a sunny, well-drained border.
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeClay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHNeutral, Acid
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeGrass Like
HabitTufted
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants, Prairie planting, Wildlife gardens
Native toTemp. N. Hemisphere
Care notes
CultivationGrow in any moist or well-drained neutral to acid garden soil in sun or part shade, incorporating plenty of well-rotted garden compost before planting to help retain moisture in dry soils. See Ornamental grasses cultivation
PruningRemove flower heads before growth begins in early spring
PropagationPropagate by seed in situ in spring or autumn, or by division in mid spring or early summer
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free