1 gallon Deutzia Gracilis Slender is a fragrant, erect and bushy shrub that produces masses of white flowers in upright clusters for weeks in spring. Grown in zones 5-8, it reaches a size of 2-4 feet.
Deutzia Gracilis Slender
Deutzia gracilis, also known as slender deutzia, is a deciduous shrub that is known for its graceful arching branches and delicate white flowers. It is a popular choice for landscaping because it is relatively easy to care for and produces a profusion of blooms in the spring.
Deutzia gracilis Slender
The slender deutzia can grow to be 2-5 feet tall and wide. It has a rounded to upright habit and is covered in dark green leaves during the growing season. In the spring, the shrub produces clusters of small, bell-shaped white flowers. The flowers are very fragrant and cover the shrub in a blanket of white.
The slender deutzia prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought once established. The slender deutzia can be propagated by cuttings or seeds.
To care for a slender deutzia, water it regularly, especially during the first year after planting. Fertilize the shrub in the spring and fall with a balanced fertilizer. Prune the shrub lightly in the late winter to remove any dead or diseased branches.
The slender deutzia is a beautiful and versatile addition to any landscape. It can be used as an accent plant, in foundation plantings, or as hedges and privacy screens. It is also a popular choice for rock gardens and woodland settings.
Here are some tips for incorporating slender deutzias into your landscape:
- Plant slender deutzias in a sunny spot with well-drained soil.
- Space the shrubs 2-5 feet apart, depending on the desired size of your hedge or privacy screen.
- Water the shrubs regularly, especially during the first year after planting.
- Fertilize the shrubs in the spring and fall with a balanced fertilizer.
- Prune the shrubs lightly in the late winter to remove any dead or diseased branches.
Enjoy the beauty and fragrance of slender deutzias!
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
Growing Zones: 8-11 outdoors
| Mature Height: | 10-20 ft. |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun |
| Mature Width: | 10-20 ft. |
| Botanical Name: | Nerium oleander |
| Growth Rate: | Moderate |
