Slender, arching stems covered in clusters of white flowers grace this shrub in late spring. Use in front of a border, edging a walkway, or in groups. A yearly pruning is needed to keep deutzia looking tidy.
- Family (English) Hydrangea
- Family (botanic) Hydrangeaceae
- Tree or plant type Shrub
- Foliage Deciduous (seasonally loses leaves)
- Native locale Non-native
- Size range Small shrub (3-5 feet)
- Light exposure Full sun (6 hrs direct light daily), Partial sun / shade (4-6 hrs light daily)
- Hardiness zones Zone 4, Zone 5 (Northern Illinois), Zone 6 (City of Chicago), Zone 7, Zone 8
- Soil preference Moist, well-drained soil
- Other tolerances Alkaline soil, Occasional drought
- Season of interest mid spring
- Flower color and fragrance Fragrant, White
- Shape or form Mounded
- Growth rate Moderate, Slow