Deutzia spp.

Deciduous shrub

Plant in spring or fall; Blooms in spring (typically late spring)

Full sun (at least 6 hours daily) to partial shade. Best flowering occurs in full sun

60°F to 70°F (15°C to 21°C); Avoid planting when the ground is frozen

Fertile, well-drained; can tolerate loam, clay loam, and sandy soils

5–8 (USDA)—varies slightly by species

Seeds take 2–4 weeks to germinate. Cuttings are the most preferred

6.0–8.0

Water regularly after planting to establish. Drought-tolerant once established, benefits from occasional watering during dry periods, especially during flowering

Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring before new growth begins

Mounding, low-growing, spreading, upright, and arching (depending on species and cultivar)

Softwood cuttings in spring or semi-hardwood cuttings in summer

2–10 ft (depending on species and cultivar)

3–10 ft (depending on species and cultivar)

Small, bell-shaped, or star-shaped flowers in white, pink, or red, in clusters along the stems

Bees and other pollinators

Border plant, hedge, specimen plant, foundation planting

Coneflower, tall phlox, heuchera, dianthus, and columbine

Prune after flowering; remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches. Light pruning annually also helps

Generally non-toxic to humans and pets, but avoid ingestion of any ornamental plant

Aphids, scale insects, spider mites, and leaf miners

Leaf spot, powdery mildew (especially in humid conditions); generally disease-resistant if grown in appropriate conditions

Deutzia flowers are often described as “snow-like” due to their profusion and delicate appearance

Often confused with Philadelphus (mock orange), but Deutzia flowers are smaller and more numerous