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DEUTZIA x hybrida 'Strawberry Fields'

Outstanding new variety with rich pink flowers
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Good to know
Makes a good container subject. Can be pruned hard to to 1m (3ft) after flowering and maintained as a dwarf shrub. Attractive to bees and other insects. -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Himalayas and eastern Asia. (garden origin) -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Deciduous
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Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Rich pink -
Striped, Veined or Multicoloured
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PaniclesConical panicles of flowers 2.5cm (1in) across
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BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Patio / pot plants
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Fully hardy
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Serrulate
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Ovate
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Height
2m (6½ft) -
Spread
2m (6½ft) -
Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightCompact with deep-crimson buds
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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.
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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) -
Scented flowers
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Bee friendly
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Mature Size2m (6½ft)
2m (6½ft)
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Deutzia - Care Guide