- Botanical name: Deutzia x rosea
- Plant Type: Shrub, Deciduous
Pink
- Key features:
- Flowers
- Low maintenance plant
There are numerous fine Deutzia species and varieties, which add masses of colour to the garden in early summer. They require little special attention – all are hardy shrubs capable of thriving in most soils and aspects. The various garden hybrids nearly all have the same parents and yet look quite distinct from each other.
Deutzia x rosea is a compact shrub that has pink-flushed flowers in early summer. Grow in fertile, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun to partial shade. Remove the stem tips to encourage bushy growth and cut back flowering stems hard after blooming.
How to grow Deutzia rosea
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Plant size
100cm height
100cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Middle
- Sun exposure: Dappled shade, full sun
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Acidic / chalky / alkaline / clay / heavy / moist / well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
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| Collect seeds |
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Do not Collect seeds in January |
F
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M
Do not Collect seeds in March |
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Do not Collect seeds in April |
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Do not Collect seeds in May |
J
Do not Collect seeds in June |
J
Do not Collect seeds in July |
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Do Collect seeds in August |
S
Do Collect seeds in September |
O
Do not Collect seeds in October |
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Do not Collect seeds in November |
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Do not Collect seeds in December |
Deutzia rosea and wildlife
Deutzia rosea has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Deutzia rosea poisonous?
Deutzia rosea has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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