Dwarf Nikko Deutzia
Deutzia gracilis 'Nikko'
SKU
03157
A low-growing dwarf shrub with bright green leaves on arching branches, that becomes a wonderful and very showy accent when covered by white double blooms in spring. Foliage turns a deep burgundy color in fall. A wonderful addition to sunny shrub borders. Deciduous.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | DUT-si-a GRASS-ih-liss |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Reaches 2 ft. tall, slowly spreading to 5 ft. wide |
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Design Ideas | Use this plant as a groundcover or along the front edge of a shrub border for a field of bright green foliage. With the casual beauty of an old-fashioned flowering shrub, it is a fine alternative to weed-vulnerable, herbaceous groundcovers. Untroubled by poor soils, it is resilient and requires little or no maintenance. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Flower Attribute | Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Arching |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Border, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Mass Planting, Woodland Garden, Urban Garden, Ground Cover |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Dwarf Plant, Fall Color, Pet Friendly |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Companion Plants | Weigela (Weigela); Dogwood (Cornus); Coral Bells (Heuchera); Speedwell (Veronica); Delphinium (Delphinium) |
Very adaptable to most soils; thrives in humusy, moist, well-drained, loamy soil. Best flowering in full sun. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer in spring. Prune to shape, immediately after flowering.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-8
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