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DEUTZIA crenata var 'Nikko'
Very dwarf bush with arching branches and white flowers
(UK Delivery Only)
£16.50 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ £14.00 each
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Syn. D gracilis 'Nikko'. Attractive to bees and other insects. Makes a good container subject. -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Japan. Introduced by USA National Arboretum in the 1980s. -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Deciduoustapered, rich-green leaves to 6cm (2½in) long, turning red-purple in autumn
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White
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Star-shaped1.5cm (½in) across
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Fully hardy
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Denticulate
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Lanceolate
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Ovate
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Height
60cm (24in) -
Spread
1.2m (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 winter
Hardy 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) -
Scented flowers
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Bee friendly
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Mature Size60cm (24in)
1.2m (4ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
BorderSuitable for a shrub borderSuitable for small gardens
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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.
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Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Deutzia - Care Guide
