About
This deciduous shrub, attaining around 1.5m (5ft) high, bearing simple, opposite, green, serrated foliage and panicles of white flowers which are pink in bud, in April and May.
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
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAlkaline, Acid, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants
Care notes
CultivationGrows well in any fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Tolerant of acid, neutral and alkaline soils.
PruningPruning group 2
PropagationPropagate by softwood cuttings taken in summer; semi-ripe cuttings in early autumn and hardwood cuttings in late autumn
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to honey fungus