Overview
Deutzia scabra 'Pride of Rochester' is a bushy, columnar upright deciduous shrub in the genus Deutzia, part of the Hydrangeaceae family, with deciduous foliage. It typically grows around 3.0 m tall. Deutzia scabra 'Pride of Rochester' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden and flower borders and beds. It is native to Japan.
About
Deutzia scabra is a species of flowering plant in the hydrangea family (Hydrangeaceae) native to Japan and introduced to mainland east Asia, Europe, and North America. In its native Japan, it is found from the Kantō region, westward to the islands of Kyushu and Shikoku.
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About the genus
Deutzia is a genus of about 60 species of flowering plants in the family Hydrangeaceae, native to eastern and central Asia, and Central America and also Europe. By far the highest species diversity is in China, where 50 species occur.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Deutzia
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Sandy, Loamy, Clay
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Deutzia scabra 'Pride of Rochester' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Deciduous shrub
- Habit
- Bushy, Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 3.0 m
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Flower borders and beds
- Native to
- Japan
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Deutzia scabra 'Pride of Rochester'
- Cultivation
- Prefers moist, well-drained soil; tolerates a range of soil types and pH; full sun to partial shade; prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage growth
- Pruning
- Prune immediately after flowering to shape and remove old wood
- Propagation
- Softwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Deutzia scabra 'Pride of Rochester'?
Prefers moist, well-drained soil; tolerates a range of soil types and pH; full sun to partial shade; prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage growth.
Where is the best place to plant Deutzia scabra 'Pride of Rochester'?
Deutzia scabra 'Pride of Rochester' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Deutzia scabra 'Pride of Rochester' need?
Deutzia scabra 'Pride of Rochester' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including sandy, loamy and clay. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
How do I prune Deutzia scabra 'Pride of Rochester'?
Prune immediately after flowering to shape and remove old wood.
How big does Deutzia scabra 'Pride of Rochester' grow?
Deutzia scabra 'Pride of Rochester' reaches a height of 3.0 m.
Is Deutzia scabra 'Pride of Rochester' hardy in the UK?
Deutzia scabra 'Pride of Rochester' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Deutzia scabra 'Pride of Rochester'?
Softwood cuttings.
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