Dwarf Nikko Deutzia
Deutzia gracilis 'Nikko'
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Shrub
Plant Family: Hydrangeaceae
Plant Description: This Deutzia is low growing and has a dense, rounded habit with gently arching branches. The leaves are medium to deep green and are willow-like in shape. The leaves turn deep burgundy in the fall. The flowers are fragrant, bell-shaped, tiny, white flowers in clusters 3 inches long. This plant tolerates a wide range of soils, but does prefer good drainage.
Maintenance:
Maintenance Type: Shrub - Renewal
Plant Care: Shrub - Renewal (woody multi-stemmed plants that lose their leaves every winter and look best on younger stems, which emerge from the base of the plant): Prune regularly to promote health, provide air circulation, maintain a desirable shape, and to remove dead or damaged branches. Pruning is best done in late winter to early spring for most shrubs. With spring blooming shrubs, prune after the blooms are spent. When pruning, remove 1/3rd of the oldest branches by cutting at the base of the shrub. Monitor for pests, diseases or other ailments on a regular basis.
Plant Attributes:
Mature Size: 1-2' tall x 2-5' wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Localscapes: Infill Plant
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Green
Bloom Colors: White
Bloom Seasons: Spring
Bloom Period: Apr - May
Growing Conditions:
Hardiness Zone: 5 to 8
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun), Part Shade (4-6 hrs morning sun), Part Sun (4-6 hrs afternoon sun)
Irrigation Requirement: 
Moderate (1/2" every 7-10 days)
Moderate (1/2" every 7-10 days)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Resistant: Unknown
Garden Location:
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Neighborhood Landscapes
- Traditional Yet Thrifty
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Spring -
Summer -
Fall -
Winter
