Deutzia, Slender Deutzia 'Duncan'

Deutziagracilis

Family
Hydrangeaceae (hy-drain-jee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Deutzia (DOOT-zee-uh)
Species
gracilis (GRASS-il-is)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Smooth
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From softwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
By simple layering
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Lula, Georgia

Thomasville, Georgia

Elgin, Illinois

Grayslake, Illinois

Hoffman Estates, Illinois

Spring Grove, Illinois

Davenport, Iowa

Dracut, Massachusetts

Ludington, Michigan

Moberly, Missouri

Fairport, New York

Scottsville, New York

Statesville, North Carolina

Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
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Elgin, IL (Zone 5a) | June 2013 | positive

The density of flowering on this plant becomes much greater after a couple of years. Easy care, just prune any dead wood after blooming. ...Read More

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Zeeland, MI | March 2009 | positive

Deutzia - Chardonnay Pearls® Deutzia

Very cool! Add color and vibrancy. Chardonnay Pearls® is a totally new look for an ...Read More

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Scottsville, NY | June 2006 | positive

Planted two in full sun and they have the very chartreuse leaf color that initially drew my attention. They do not seem to scorch in the ...Read More

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