About
A single-headed (uniflora) Saussurea from high Himalayan habitats with a solitary, compact, deep purple flowerhead borne on a short, woolly stem above a rosette of broadly ovate, dark green leaves in late summer. A choice high-altitude specialist for a very well-drained, cool alpine house.
About the genus
Deutzia are deciduous shrubs, often with flaking bark, with simple, opposite leaves and star-shaped or cupped white or pink flowers, sometimes fragrant, in terminal or axillary clusters
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, hedging, specimen planting.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil in sun or part shade.
PruningPrune after flowering or late winter.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.