GardenAway

Sorry, news is not available in your browser

Deutzia gracilis 'Nikko'

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.