Deutzia gracilis 'Nikko'

slender deutzia or slender pride-of-rochester

Family	Hydrangeaceae
Plant Type	deciduous shrub
Zone	USDA: 4a - 8b RHS: H EGF: H1 - H4 Australia: 1 - 2
Care Level	low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height	30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Spread	0.6 - 1.5 m (2 - 5 ft)
Light	full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture	average, well-drained
Soil Type	loam
Soil pH	acidic to alkaline

Description	The deciduous shrub Deutzia gracilis 'Nikko' (slender deutzia) bears showy and white blooms during mid spring to early summer. The matte foliage is medium green in colour and fine in texture.
Typical Uses	Alpine or rock garden, border, container, edging, ground cover and foundation.
Special Characteristics	Deutzia gracilis 'Nikko' is tolerant of drought and pollution. In autumn, Deutzia gracilis 'Nikko' is alight with fall colour.