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Slender deutzia
Deutzia Gracilis
Description
Slender deutzia – Deutzia gracilis
Origins and characteristics
Native to Japan, Deutzia gracilis belongs to the Hydrangeaceae family. It is a popular ornamental shrub, valued for its abundant, lightly scented flowering and its ease of cultivation.
Description and particularities
Adult height: 0.80 to 1 m.
Adult spread: 0.80 to 1 m.
Habit: Bushy, dense, with slightly arching branches.
Foliage: Deciduous; bright green in season, turning reddish in autumn.
Flowering period: May to June.
Flowers: Small white star‑shaped flowers, lightly fragrant, borne in terminal panicles.
Fruits: Discreet seed capsules with no ornamental value.
Hardiness: Excellent, down to about -20 °C.
Exposure and soil
Exposure: Full sun or partial shade.
Soil: Ordinary, humus‑rich, well‑drained soil.
Tolerance: Tolerates poor soils and occasional drought.
Planting
Season: Autumn or spring.
Preparation: Loosen the soil and enrich with compost if necessary.
Spacing: 0.80 to 1 m.
Watering
At planting: Water regularly until well established.
When mature: Water only during prolonged dry spells.
Pruning
When: After flowering, around June.
Advice: Remove spent flowering shoots to encourage new growth; prune lightly to maintain a compact habit.
Propagation
Semi‑ripe cuttings in summer.
Uses in the garden
Positions: Shrub borders, flowering edges, rock gardens, small gardens, containers.
Recommended plant associations
- Spiraea japonica – to coordinate summer flowering.
- Weigela florida – for contrast with darker foliage.
- Philadelphus – to complement the scented flowering.
- Caryopteris – for a light, aromatic base.
Disease resistance
Susceptibility: Very resistant to diseases and pests.
Prevention: No specific treatment required.
Tips for good growth
Plant in a bright position, water regularly during the first years, enrich the soil in spring, mulch in summer to retain moisture, and prune lightly after flowering to keep a compact shape.
Features
- Common name : Slender deutzia
- Family : Hydrangéaceae
- Category : shrub
- Spread : 1M
- Foliage : deciduous
- Color of flowers : white
- Use : shrubbery - against a wall - flowering hedge - isolated - edge - slopes - pot.
- Soil : all
- Habit : bushy
- Earth to use : universal potting soil/garden soil/compost
- Enemies : nothing to report
- Possible diseases : resistant to diseases
Expédition & livraison
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