This deciduous shrub has yellowish grey-brown slender woody stems that form a compact rounded habit. It has bright green pointed lanced-shaped leaves and the white saucer-shaped fragrant flowers appear in clusters during spring.

Hardiness zones 4 to 10 

Deutzia gracilis is naturally found in Japan growing in woodlands along the coast and into the lower mountains in well drained moist fertile soli. It prefers an open sunny wind protected position and is frost hardy but drought tender.

Slender Deutzia is grown for its flowers and its compact rounded habit. It is planted along borders as a low screen or trimmed to form an informal hedge. It is also used in garden beds as a specimen and is suitable for coastal or inland regions. It establishes in 3 to 5 years and may be planted in tubs or on roof gardens. ID 2884

Deutzia (dūt’s-ä) gracilis (gras’-i-lis)

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