Nikko Deutzia

The Nikko Deutzia is a low-growing groundcover deciduous shrub, staying just a couple of feet tall, but spreading as much as 5 feet across. It has attractive light green leaves that are slender like a willow, and these turn dark burgundy in fall. Flowering in spring, it is covered with many open clusters of small, pure-white blooms in April and May, making a great display. Grow it in the front of beds, over slopes, and to fill those inevitable awkward spots found in every garden. Use it in planter boxes and tubs as well, perhaps beneath a small tree or upright shrub.

• Low spreading groundcover shrub
• Profuse blooming in April to May
• Charming spray of pure-white blossoms
• Rich burgundy fall foliage display
• Versatile shrub for beds, slopes and planters

Easily grown, the Nikko Deutzia thrives in full sun, but it will be happy in partial shade too. It grows easily in any well-drained soil or almost any kind, growing most vigorously in richer soils with regular watering. It can be trimmed after blooming if needed, but don’t over trim, as the arching form is part of the beauty. Pests, diseases and eve deer normally leave this low-maintenance shrub alone.