DEUTZIA gracilis

White flowers in upright racemes

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Estimated availability autumn 2020 - Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.

£15.00 each

MULTIBUY SAVING

Any 3+ £13.00 each

Estimated availability autumn 2020

Deciduous - lance-shaped, tapered bright-green leaves to 6cm (2½in) long.
White
Height - 1m (39in)
Spread - 1m (39in)
Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height - bushy erect shrub.
Hardy - cold winter - Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
Full sun
Additional Features - Good to know - - attractive to bees and other insects.
Pests & Diseases - none.
Place of origin - Japan.
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
Flower Shape - Racemes - - upright racemes 5-7cm (2-3in) tall
Star-shaped - 2cm (¾in) across
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
Pruning group - Pruning group 2
Suitable 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 Plants - Scented flowers -
Seasonal Interest - Spring -
Summer
Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil -
Wildlife - Bee friendly -