Deutzia gracilis (Slender Deutzia)
Botanical Information
| Family | Hydrangeaceae |
| Genus | Deutzia |
| Species | gracilis |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
| Origin | Introduced into cultivation through Veitch's Nursery near Exeter, Devon, England who enlisted the plant collector Thomas Lobb (1820-1894) on one of his expeditions to Japan. Thomas Lobb was the other half of the famous plant collecting duo and brother to William Lobb (1809-1864) who collected for Veitch primarily in the America's. |
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Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 5 - 8 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 30 - 60 cm |
| Spread | 30 - 60 cm |
| Growth | Slow |
| Flowering Period | April |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Broad mounded. |
| Cultivation | Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Best flowering in full sun. Wide range of soil tolerance. Prefers moist, humusy soils. Stems are somewhat short-lived, and annual pruning of dead branches is usually necessary. Prune in spring immediately after flowering. |
| Pests | No serious insect or disease problems. |
| Notable Specimens | The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. |
| Habitat | Japan. |
| Leaf Description | Opposite, ovate to lanceolate, deep green leaves, 7.5 cm long. |
| Flower Description | Tiny fragrant bell-shaped white flowers, 2 cm long, appear in spring in numerous loose racemes, 7.5 cm long. |
| Texture Description | Fine texture, medium in winter months. |
Photographs
Deutzia gracilis 'Nikko'
Deutzia gracilis 'Duncan'