Deutzia gracilis 'NCDX2' (Yuki Cherry Blossom™ Deutzia)
Botanical Information
| Family | Hydrangeaceae |
| Genus | Deutzia |
| Species | gracilis |
| Cultivar | 'NCDX2' |
| Tradmarked Name | Yuki Cherry Blossom™ |
| Patent Number | ppaf, cbr#8097 |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous) |
| Origin | Bred by Dr. Tom Ranney of North Carolina State University and Introduced by Spring Meadow Nurseries. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 5 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 4 - 6a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -29 - (-23) |
| Temperature (°F) | -20 - (-10) |
| Height | 60 cm |
| Spread | 60 cm |
| Growth | Slow |
| Flowering Period | April, May |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | A dwarf deutzia with mounds of pink flowers and burgundy foliage in autumn. |
| Shape | Dense, rounded habit. |
| Landscape | Great in shrub borders, mas planting, groundcover or as an informal hedge. |
| Cultivation | Grow in full sun or partial shade in a moist, humus-rich soil. Annual pruning of branches should be done in spring immediately after flowering. |
| Pests | Deer resistant. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description | Leaves emerge deep green and turn a beautiful burgundy colour in autumn. |
| Flower Description | Mounds of small pink flowers. |