How big does Deutzia get?

How big does Deutzia get?

Deutzia is an underused shrub that, in recent years, has finally begun to get the credit it deserves. With over 60 species in this genus, deutzia has a fair amount of diversity….Deutzia.

Which Deutzia is evergreen?

Most Deutzia are deciduous, but a few subtropical species are evergreen. The flowers are white in most species, but a few are pink or reddish. Deutzia species bloom in spring. They are used as garden shrubs, and the smaller varieties can be grown as groundcovers or in containers.

Does Deutzia need full sun?

It tolerates either full sun or partial shade. It can grow in a wide range of pH conditions, including alkaline soil, but it requires that the soil be moist and well drained. Slender deutzia can tip root (develop roots where cascading branches touch the soil), which means the plant will spread if you let it.

Is Deutzia a hardy?

There are numerous fine Deutzia species and varieties, which add masses of colour to the garden in early summer. They require little special attention – all are hardy shrubs capable of thriving in most soils and aspects. Grow Deutzia ‘Mont Rose’ in fertile, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun to partial shade. …

Is deutzia poisonous to dogs?

Deutzia ‘Nikko’ has no toxic effects reported.

Can you hard prune deutzia?

No pruning of deutzia is normally necessary. However, when the plants are fully mature, an occasional thinning out of the old worn out branches may well be helpful in encouraging more subsequent flowering. These plants can also readily be cut back hard if necessary in a border when they are dormant.

What is the common name for deutzia?

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Deutzia gracilis, commonly called slender deutzia, is a dense, rounded, deciduous shrub with slender, broadly spreading to arching stems.

Can deutzia grow in shade?

Slender deutzia (Deutzia gracilis) These spring-blooming flowering shrubs for shade are deciduous and vase-shaped. They’re easy to grow in average garden soil and require very little care. Topping out at around 5 feet tall, they can be kept smaller by pruning them just after they bloom.

Is deutzia fast growing?

Deutzia are fully hardy but some varieties (D. gracilis, D. setchuanensis) produce early new growth which can occasionally be nipped back by late frosts. Deutzia are notoriously easy to grow and most are lime tolerant which is why they are so universally grown in the UK.

What do you feed deutzia?

By fertilizing young shrubs you can increase both the size and the amount of flowers on the plant. Granular, liquid or stake type fertilizers can be used. Granular types should be worked into the soil around the plant at a rate of 2 pounds or 2 pints per 100 square feet of planting bed.

When should I prune my deutzia?

If your deutzia needs pruning, the best time to do this is in summer after the plant has flowered. Most gardeners think it is a shame to prune before flowering as this reduces the number of flowers. To keep the plant reasonably compact, the side branches can be cut back to just above a leaf.