Deutzia gracilis

Also Known As

Slender Deutzia

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 2'-6'
W: 2'-6'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Deutzia gracilis plant details

Deutzia gracilis is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - dappled shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Deutzia gracilis

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: hydrangeaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 6 FT - wide, 2 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: border plant, compact, cutting garden, fall color, mounding, spreading

GROWING CONDITIONS for Deutzia gracilis

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Found this in a old garden in Washington…it was a big shrub and covered with blooms. The cuttings we planted in our garden are 4-6' high and wide and create some 'white wedding drama' when they bloom in May – June (nice for the vase!). Pretty arching form makes it a natural fit between substantial evergreen shrubs in the garden. Outstanding deciduous shrub (red to apricot fall color) for a lightly shaded spot in good soil with regular water.

By: Secret Garden Growers

Dense twiggy shrubs, 2 two 4 feet tall and wide. Flowers are small, produced in massive numbers in short racemes in the spring, almost totally covering the plant in mid spring for a spectacular if somewhat short-lived display. Zone 4.

By: Arrowhead Alpines

Small size, graceful growth habit, and profuse white flowers put this deutzia at the top of our list. Grows 4-5? in ten years. Adaptable to a wide variety of garden conditions. Awards: Award of Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society. Recommended by: the Garden Clubs of America.

By: Fantastic Plants

Graceful, compact, spreading, shrub covered with showy white flowers in spring. Bright green leaves turn an excellent burgundy in the Fall. Best use is in a shrub border. Profuse white spring flowers in erect clusters (which are often used for forcing) Needs Sun or very light shade. Japanese Native.

By: Lazy S'S Farm Nursery

Slender deutzia is a graceful, free-flowering form with deep green leaves and perfect, pure white flowers. It likes full sun to light shade. Usually only grows to 2-4' but can reach 6'. Good in large borders.