Deutzia gracilis 'Nikko' - Nikko Slender Deutzia

A refined garden detail plant, valued for its low mounded habit, frothy white flowers in spring and good fall color; great for massing or use in the front of a shrub border

Height: 24 inches. Spread: 5 feet. Sun: full sun. Hardiness zone: 4b.

Ornamental features

Nikko Deutzia is smothered in stunning racemes of lightly-scented white trumpet-shaped flowers along the branches from mid to late spring. It has green deciduous foliage. The small serrated pointy leaves turn an outstanding deep purple in the fall.

Landscape

Nikko Deutzia is a multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with a more or less rounded form. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage.

This shrub will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and should only be pruned after flowering to avoid removing any of the current season's flowers. It has no significant negative characteristics.

Recommended for: Mass Planting, Hedges/Screening, Rock/Alpine Gardens, General Garden Use, Container Planting.

Planting and growing

Nikko Deutzia will grow to be about 24 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 5 feet. It tends to fill out right to the ground and therefore doesn't necessarily require facer plants in front. It grows at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 20 years.

This shrub should only be grown in full sunlight. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist locations, and should do just fine under typical garden conditions. It is not particular as to soil type or pH, and is able to handle environmental salt. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America.

Photo courtesy of NetPS Plant Finder.