This spreading shrub has upright stems that form an open rounded habit. It has dark green lanced-shaped pointed leaves and the fragrant saucer-shaped white flowers are pink in bud appearing in clusters along the stems during summer.

Hardiness zones 5 to 9 

Deutzia compacta is naturally found in China growing in woodland regions in well drained moist fertile soils. It prefers an open sunny position and is frost tolerant but drought tender.

This Deutzia is grown for its flowers and its spreading habit. It is planted in small or cottage gardens along borders or against a sunny wall. It is suitable cool mountain regions establishing in 3 to 4 years and can be grown in large containers. ID 2734

Deutzia (dūt’s-ä) compacta (com-pǎk-ta)

Hydrangeaceae (hy-drain-jee-AY-see-ee)
Hydrangea and Mock Orange Family