Overview
Deutzia pulchra from the Philippines is a bushy shrubs in the genus Deutzia, part of the Hydrangeaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Deutzia pulchra from the Philippines 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 pulchra, the beautiful deutzia, is a species of flowering plant in the family Hydrangeaceae. It is native to Taiwan and the Philippines.
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 pulchra from the Philippines 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 pulchra from the Philippines
- 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 pulchra from the Philippines?
Deutzia pulchra from the Philippines prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Deutzia pulchra from the Philippines need?
Deutzia pulchra from the Philippines 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 pulchra from the Philippines hardy in the UK?
Deutzia pulchra from the Philippines 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 pulchra from the Philippines?
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 gracilis 'Nana'
- Deutzia purpurascens 'Alpine Magician'
- Deutzia setchuenensis
- Deutzia setchuenensis var. corymbiflora 'Kiftsgate'
- Deutzia aff. purpurascens