About
A bushy, medium-sized deciduous shrub with ovate, green leaves. Red buds open to lightly aromatic conical panicles of star-shaped flowers, to 2.5cm wide, dark pink on the outside, pale pink to white within, appearing in May to June.
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 pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Poorly-drained
AspectSouth-facing, North-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread1.5-2.5 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden
FragranceFlower
Care notes
CultivationGrow in fertile moist soil in sun or partial shade
PruningPruning group 2
PropagationPropagate by softwood cuttings
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to honey fungus