DEUTZIA pulchra
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DEUTZIA pulchra
An attractive hardy species from Taiwan. Racemes of pink-tinged white flowers like drooping lily-of-the-valley and cinnamon coloured peeling bark in winter. Not yet well known but deserves to be
£25.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Ornamental bark
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Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Taiwan, Phillipines -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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DeciduousLance-shaped to narrowly ovate, entire or toothed, dark green, densely hairy leaves to 10cm (4in) long
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White
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PaniclesSlender, pendent panicles to 12cm (5in) long
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Star-shaped
2cm (¾in) across -
BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Lanceolate
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Ovate
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Height
2.5m (8ft) -
Spread
2m (6½ft)
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Tall ShrubUpright shrub with peeling, orange-brown bark
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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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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile
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Against a wall
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Bee friendly
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Mature Size2.5m (8ft)
2m (6½ft)
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Deutzia - Care Guide