Great plant to use for a filler in the shrub border, on the top of a rock wall or on a slope where erosion might be a problem. Will grow best in eastern Kansas.
Deutzia gracilis 'Nikko'
Slender Deutzia
This compact shrub features arching branches that are smothered with white double flowers in the spring. Leaves are blue-green in summer and deep burgundy in fall.
- Low, sprawling shrub
- White, showy and slightly fragrant flowers
- Stunning fall color
Height: 2 ft
Spread: 4-5 ft
Zone: 5-8
Color: White
Interesting Notes about Slender Deutzia:
Avoid planting this shrub in soils that stay too wet for too long. It will grow in heavy clay, but prefers a lighter more organic soil.
Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes:
- Great Foliage
- Attractive fruit
- Border or Bed
- Low Maintenance
- Rock Garden
- Mass Planting
- Fragrant
- Drought Tolerant
- Specimen
- Ground Cover
- Fall Color
- Naturalizing
Foliage Color:
- Blue
- Green
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Creeping/Ground Cover
- Mounding
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Fall
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water