Dwarf Nikko Deutzia

Deutzia gracilis 'Nikko'

Pronunciation: DUT-si-a GRASS-ih-liss
SKU #03157
5-8

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A low-growing dwarf shrub with bright green leaves on arching branches, that becomes a wonderful and very showy accent when covered by white double blooms in spring. Foliage turns a deep burgundy color in fall. A wonderful addition to sunny shrub borders. Deciduous.
LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Reaches 2 ft. tall, slowly spreading to 5 ft. wide

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-8

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Bloom TimeSpring
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesFall Color, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Compact Form
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant
Growth RateSlow
Growth HabitMounding
Flower AttributesFragrant, Showy Flowers
Landscape UseBorder, Ground Cover
Design IdeasUse this plant as a groundcover or along the front edge of a shrub border for a field of bright green foliage. With the casual beauty of an old-fashioned flowering shrub, it is a fine alternative to weed-vulnerable, herbaceous groundcovers. Untroubled by poor soils, it is resilient and requires little or no maintenance.
Flower ColorWhite
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsWeigela (Weigela); Dogwood (Cornus); Coral Bells (Heuchera); Speedwell (Veronica); Delphinium (Delphinium)
Care InstructionsVery adaptable to most soils; thrives in humusy, moist, well-drained, loamy soil. Best flowering in full sun. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer in spring. Prune to shape, immediately after flowering.
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Bloom TimeSpring
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesFall Color, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Compact Form
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant
Growth RateSlow
Growth HabitMounding
Flower AttributesFragrant, Showy Flowers
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Ground Cover
Design IdeasUse this plant as a groundcover or along the front edge of a shrub border for a field of bright green foliage. With the casual beauty of an old-fashioned flowering shrub, it is a fine alternative to weed-vulnerable, herbaceous groundcovers. Untroubled by poor soils, it is resilient and requires little or no maintenance.
Flower ColorWhite
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsWeigela (Weigela); Dogwood (Cornus); Coral Bells (Heuchera); Speedwell (Veronica); Delphinium (Delphinium)
Care
Care InstructionsVery adaptable to most soils; thrives in humusy, moist, well-drained, loamy soil. Best flowering in full sun. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer in spring. Prune to shape, immediately after flowering.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.