Deutzia, Pride of Rochester 'Nikko'

The Nikko Slender Deutzia is a very low bush, sort of semi-groundcover, that is commonly sold at many nurseries since the 1990's. It scie...Read Morentific name should be Deutzia gracilis 'Nikko'; at least that is what most nurseries sell it as. It is cute and reliable and gets a reddish fall color, unlike most Deutzia. Its big disadvantage is that it catches so many leaves in the fall and it is hard to get them out. Its slender twigs root along the ground and it can spread too far. Spreading groundcovers nearby can invade its space and gobble it up.

I have a Deutzia that is about 10 feet tall. It has beautiful blooms in spring. I would like to know how to take care of this plant. I wo...Read Moreuld like to know if and when it could be pruned. Thanks

This plant is easy and practically carefree. ..Give it a 'mostly' sunny location and it will flower profusely for you during mid to late ...Read Morespring leaving you with a compact sort of mounded little spread to enjoy for the rest of the year. ..It's not bad in a part shade (at least 4 - 5 hours of sun) location either.

I tried one last year and it was so carefree and attractive that I added two more this year. Flowers are gorgeous and foliage is a deep g...Read Morereen with blue tones that looks good all year. New stems are purplish, making a nice contrast with the green leaves...I have just planted one underneath a red Japanese maple as the stems echo its color.