DEUTZIA longifolia

Pale pink or white.
  • Deciduous
    Lance-shaped, grey-green leaves to 12cm (4¾in) long
  • Height
    2m (6½ft)
  • Spread
    3m (10ft)
  • Medium shrub
    Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
    Spreading shrub with arching branches. Produces panicle-like cymes 5-7cm (2-2¾in) long, of flowers to 2.5cm (1in) across, purple-pink on the backs of the petals
  • 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
  • Partial shade

DEUTZIA longifolia

 

 

  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Historically D. farreri. Not commonly available
    Pests & Diseases
    Trouble free
    Place of origin
    Western China. Introduced in 1905 by EH Wilson
  • Flower Shape
    Star-shaped
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Suitable for a shrub border
    Cottage garden
  • 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.

  • Seasonal Interest
    Spring
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
  • Wildlife
    Bee friendly
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2m (6½ft)
Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
  3m (10ft)
 

Useful extras...

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