Slender Deutzia ‘Nikko’ | Plant Profile

Slender Deutzia ‘Nikko’ (Deutzia gracilis) are mound forming deciduous shrubs with dense foliage. The long stems grow upright at the base but arch with length and eventually touch the ground. Small and fragrant bell shaped white flowers grow in clusters in spring. The flowers are so numerous that they engulf the entire shrub for a few weeks.

Slender Deutzia prefer average fertility soil with medium moisture in full sun to part shade. The maximum number of flowers tend to appear in full sun. Some pruning of dead branches may be required as well as occasional watering in times of drought.

Slender Deutzia can be installed as borders along gardens or pathways. They can also naturalize in meadows or woodlands. When pruned, they can be used as hedging.