Overview
Deutzia setchuenensis corymbiflora is a bushy shrub in the genus Deutzia, part of the Hydrangeaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Deutzia setchuenensis corymbiflora 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, banks and slopes and flower borders and beds. It is native to China.
About
Deutzia setchuenensis, the Sichuan deutzia, is a species of flowering plant in the family Hydrangeaceae, native to southeast and south-central China. The variety Deutzia setchuenensis var.
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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, 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 setchuenensis corymbiflora size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrub
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Banks and slopes, Flower borders and beds
- Native to
- China
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Deutzia setchuenensis corymbiflora
- Propagation
- Seed, Softwood cuttings, Semi-ripe cuttings, Hardwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Deutzia setchuenensis corymbiflora?
Deutzia setchuenensis corymbiflora prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Deutzia setchuenensis corymbiflora need?
Deutzia setchuenensis corymbiflora 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 setchuenensis corymbiflora hardy in the UK?
Deutzia setchuenensis corymbiflora 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 setchuenensis corymbiflora?
Seed, Softwood cuttings, Semi-ripe cuttings, Hardwood cuttings.