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Hydrangeaceae

Deutzia Gracilis

Deutzia gracilis

Graceful beauty.

Family
Hydrangeaceae
Genus
Deutzia
Native to
Japan
Bloom season
Late Spring, Early Summer
Type
Shrub
Height
0.6-1 meter
Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade
Soil
Moist, well-drained
Water
Moderate
Hardiness
5-8
Lifespan
Perennial

Did you know

  • Deutzia gracilis is commonly called 'slender deutzia' for its delicate arching branches.
  • The genus is named after Johan van der Deutz, an 18th-century Dutch patron of botany.
  • Its cascading white flower clusters can completely cover the shrub in late spring.
  • It was introduced to Western gardens in the mid-1800s and quickly became a cottage garden favorite.
  • The plant is virtually pest-free and rarely bothered by deer.

Color meanings

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Grace

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Elegance

2

Pure beauty

Uses

  • Foundation planting
  • Borders
  • Cottage gardens
  • Cut flowers