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DEUTZIA crenata var 'Nikko'
Very dwarf bush with arching branches and white flowers
Further Reading....
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Deciduoustapered, rich-green leaves to 6cm (2½in) long, turning red-purple in autumn
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White -
Height60cm (24in) -
Spread1.2m (4ft)
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Dwarf shrubTypically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.Compact, bushy shrub
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Hardy - average winterHardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) -
Full sun
DEUTZIA crenata var 'Nikko'
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Additional Features
Good to knowSyn. D gracilis 'Nikko'. Attractive to bees and other insects. Makes a good container subject.
Pests & DiseasesNone.
Place of originJapan. Introduced by USA National Arboretum in the 1980s.Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus. -
Flower ShapeStar-shaped1.5cm (½in) across
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Garden Location/ConditionsSuitable for small gardens
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf margin
Denticulate(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Lanceolate
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Ovate(see photos above) -
Pruning group
Pruning group 2Suitable for: Deciduous shrubs and trees that flower in Spring or early Summer on previous year's growth, including plants that produce new growth at or near ground level.
Pruning: Prune flowered shoots to strong buds. Cut back approximately 1/4 of old shoots to the base to promote replacement growth.
When: Annually, after flowering.
RHS groups 2 & 3 -
Scented PlantsScented flowers
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Seasonal InterestSpringSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soil
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Wildlife
Bee friendly
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Deutzia - Care Guide
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60cm (24in)
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1.2m (4ft) |
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