Botanical Name: Deutzia gracilis
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Common Name: Slender Deutzia  
Plant photo of: Deutzia gracilis
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub, Perennial

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

White

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Light Green

 

Bark Color

Brown

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Information by: Stephanie Duer
Photographer: Steve Mullany/Chandler

  • Description

  • Notes

Slender deutzia is a woody shrub that is usually grown here as a perennial. Though references list it as growing to 2 to 4 feet tall and wide, I've never seen one in this region taller than about 16 inches, I think because it tends to die-back in the winter. It has long, slender leaves that are finely toothed, and pure white, tubular, fragrant flowers that bloom around late April to early May. 'Nikko' is more available than is the species, and has a more sprawly, almost groundcover-habit. A nice choice in rock gardens.