Deutzia crenata var. nakiana 'Nikko'

Slender Deutzia

Plant Type:

DECIDUOUS SHRUBS

Deutzia crenata var. nakiana 'Nikko' (​aka ​D. gracilis​) - Lovely, pure white upright stems of flowers in spring rise above the thick mat of stems. Opposite lances are a bright green and often pick up a chocolate shade before the shrub sheds them in the autumn. This is a low spreading shrub of easy disposition, very useful placed in front and between larger shrubs, used as a ground cover, as edging, on a bank or wherever your aesthetic might take you. site in full to half sun planted in fertile to average, draining soil. Established potted shrub, cutting grown.


Height:

12-15 in

Spread:

24-36 in

Colors:

White

Zone:

(4b)5 to 8
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Characteristics and Attributes for Deutzia crenata var. nakiana 'Nikko'

Season of Interest (Flowering)

  • Spring

Season of Interest (Foliage)

  • Spring / Summer / Autumn

Interesting Bark

  • Wiry

Autumn Interest

  • Autumn Leaf Color

Nature Attraction

  • Deer Resistant

Light

  • Full Sun
  • Mostly Sunny

Attributes

  • Shrub Border
  • Border
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Edging
  • Foundation
  • Ground Cover
  • Rock Garden

Growth Rate in the Garden

  • Medium

Soil

  • Average
  • Fertile
  • Draining

Origins

  • Japan

Propagated By

  • Cutting Grown