Deutzia
Discover the Deutzia plants from Proven Winners®! In spring, this shrub is covered with white or pink flowers. A strong, easy-to-grow plant that immediately gives your garden a fresh, cheerful look. In autumn, the leaves take on beautiful reddish-purple hues.
Deutzia – graceful spring bloomer with endless flowers
Deutzia is a charming ornamental shrub that brightens up the garden in May and June. With an abundance of star-shaped flowers in shades of white to pink, it is one of the most popular spring shrubs. Thanks to its compact growth, Deutzia is just as suitable for borders and small gardens as it is for pots.
The Proven Winners® range includes the Yuki series – selections specially developed for rich flowering, strong growth and easy maintenance.
What kind of plant is Deutzia?
Deutzia is a deciduous shrub native to Asia and Central America. In spring, it blooms with dense clusters of flowers that give gardens a cheerful look for weeks. Most varieties remain compact, often between 30 and 60 cm tall, making them ideal for smaller gardens and front gardens. In addition to its flowers, Deutzia also has ornamental value due to its fresh green leaves, which often turn warm colours in autumn.
Why Deutzia belongs in your garden
- Early flowering: colour in the garden from May onwards.
- Compact size: fits in small gardens and pots.
- Long season of beauty: flowers, fresh foliage and autumn colour.
- Low maintenance: strong and easy to care for.
The Proven Winners® selections reinforce this: always richly flowering, compact and reliable. Deutzia Yuki Cherry Blossom was the first Deutzia to combine a low-growing, ground-covering habit with a unique pink flower colour.
Location and planting
Deutzia likes sun to partial shade. The more sun, the more profuse the flowering. It grows in almost any well-drained soil. For group planting, maintain a planting distance of 50–70 cm. It also does well in pots or containers, provided there is sufficient drainage.
Effortless maintenance
Deutzia requires very little care. Prune immediately after flowering to keep it compact and occasionally remove older branches to rejuvenate it. Give young plants extra water in dry summers and a layer of compost in spring to stimulate growth and flowering.
Use in the garden
Deutzia is versatile and easy to use. Plant it in groups or as ground cover for a carpet of flowers, or in pots for a surprising accent on your patio or balcony. In borders, it combines beautifully with other spring bloomers such as Chaenomeles.
Yuki series from Proven Winners®
The Yuki series offers a choice of colours and shapes without compromising on vigour and ease of use:
• Yuki Cherry Blossom® – compact shrub with a ground-covering growth habit and soft pink flowers.
• Yuki Snowflake® – known for its masses of bright white flowers.
• Yuki Kabuki™ – a newcomer with rich flowering and intense pink flower colours.
All three combine beauty with the reliability for which Proven Winners® is known.
FAQ
Is Deutzia hardy?
Yes, Deutzia is completely hardy and can tolerate temperatures down to –30 °C.
When does Deutzia flower?
Deutzia flowers in May and June, often for several weeks in a row, with an abundance of white or pink flowers.
How big does Deutzia grow?
The Proven Winners® Yuki varieties remain compact and grow to a height of approximately 30 to 60 cm. This makes them ideal for small gardens or the front of a border.
Do you need to prune Deutzia?
Pruning is hardly necessary. Only light pruning immediately after flowering helps to keep the shrub young, vigorous and compact.
Can Deutzia grow in pots?
Yes, the Yuki series is ideal for pots and containers. This allows you to enjoy the rich flowering on a terrace or balcony.