Overview
Deutzia gracilis 'Nana' is a bushy shrubs in the genus Deutzia, part of the Hydrangeaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Deutzia gracilis 'Nana' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants, low maintenance, banks and slopes and flower borders and beds.
About
Deutzia gracilis 'Nana' is a bushy, deciduous shrub cultivar within the genus Deutzia, known for its peeling bark and opposite simple leaves. This cultivar produces clusters of white or pink star-shaped or cupped flowers, often fragrant, appearing in spring and summer. It thrives in full sun or partial shade and prefers fertile, moist but well-drained soil, tolerating a range of soil types and pH levels. Suitable for various garden settings, including city gardens, patios, and flower borders, it is hardy to UK zone H5 and can be propagated by seed or cuttings.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Deutzia
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Deutzia gracilis 'Nana' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Low Maintenance, Banks and slopes, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Deutzia gracilis 'Nana'
- Propagation
- Seed, softwood cuttings in summer; semi-ripe cuttings in early autumn; hardwood cuttings in late autumn
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Deutzia gracilis 'Nana'?
Deutzia gracilis 'Nana' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Deutzia gracilis 'Nana' need?
Deutzia gracilis 'Nana' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Deutzia gracilis 'Nana' hardy in the UK?
Deutzia gracilis 'Nana' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Deutzia gracilis 'Nana'?
Seed, softwood cuttings in summer; semi-ripe cuttings in early autumn; hardwood cuttings in late autumn.
More in the Deutzia genus
- Deutzia Pink-a-boo ('Monzia')
- Deutzia crenatatoothed-leaved deutzia
- Deutzia gracilis 'Marmorata' (v)
- Deutzia purpurascens 'Alpine Magician'
- Deutzia setchuenensis
- Deutzia setchuenensis var. corymbiflora 'Kiftsgate'
- Deutzia aff. purpurascens
- Deutzia crenata var. heterotricha