Deutzia

The genus Deutzia consists of about 50 species of decorative deciduous shrubs, a characteristic feature of which is a lot of shoots and straight flat branches, the bark from them peels off with thin belts. The opposite leaves are short-stemmed, toothed along the edge, rough to the touch. The flowers are usually white, there are also pink and purple, simple or double, collected in apical inflorescences of a brush or panicle. Deutzia chunii, late blooming species (July). The leaves are narrow; the flower petals are pink on the outside and white on the inside. Deutzia crenata is a compact shrub with a height of 60 cm, suitable for gardening Alpine slides. Inflorescences-brushes are composed of delicate flowers, the corolla of which is covered with a thick down, and the white petals are long and thin. Variety 'Nikko' - very decorative, in summer it forms panicles of delicate white star-shaped flowers. D. gracilis is a species that forms dense, erect bushes. In June, fragrant white star-shaped flowers collected in erect panicles bloom. Many hybrids have been bred from this species. The species D. scabra is tall, up to 2 m in height. The plant blooms profusely with pure white double flowers. The variety 'Flora Captivity' is characterized by white inside and purplish-pink outside flowers. D. longifolia reaches a height of 1.5 m. In early summer, white or pinkish-purple star-shaped flowers bloom, collected in panicle inflorescences. The hybrid Deutzia x elegantissima is a compact and elegant looking plant. Its pink buds bloom into delicious white flowers with iridescences of pink inside.

The genus Deutzia consists of about 50 species of decorative deciduous shrubs, a characteristic feature of which is a lot of shoots and straight flat branches, the bark from them peels off with thin belts. The opposite leaves are short-stemmed, toothed along the edge, rough to the touch. The flowers are usually white, there are also pink and purple, simple or double, collected in apical inflorescences of a brush or panicle.

Deutzia chunii, late blooming species (July). The leaves are narrow; the flower petals are pink on the outside and white on the inside.

Deutzia crenata is a compact shrub with a height of 60 cm, suitable for gardening Alpine slides. Inflorescences-brushes are composed of delicate flowers, the corolla of which is covered with a thick down, and the white petals are long and thin. Variety 'Nikko' - very decorative, in summer it forms panicles of delicate white star-shaped flowers.

D. gracilis is a species that forms dense, erect bushes. In June, fragrant white star-shaped flowers collected in erect panicles bloom. Many hybrids have been bred from this species.

The species D. scabra is tall, up to 2 m in height. The plant blooms profusely with pure white double flowers. The variety 'Flora Captivity' is characterized by white inside and purplish-pink outside flowers.

D. longifolia reaches a height of 1.5 m. In early summer, white or pinkish-purple star-shaped flowers bloom, collected in panicle inflorescences.

The hybrid Deutzia x elegantissima is a compact and elegant looking plant. Its pink buds bloom into delicious white flowers with iridescences of pink inside.

Cultivation

The action does not require much maintenance, easily adapts to any type of soil, as long as there is good drainage. It does not like the cold, so you should not plant it in open, drafty areas. At the end of flowering, cut off the peduncles and old branches. This promotes active growth. Pruning is best done in cloudy weather. On a permanent planting site, acia is planted in October (in cold climates) or early in spring. In spring, the plantings are watered abundantly and fresh soil mixed with sand and well-rotted manure is added. When vegetation resumes, granulated seeds are applied superficially. mineral complex fertilizers in the amount of 20-30 g/m2.  In winter, it is recommended to mulch the soil around the plant.

The action does not require much maintenance, easily adapts to any type of soil, as long as there is good drainage. It does not like the cold, so you should not plant it in open, drafty areas. At the end of flowering, cut off the peduncles and old branches. This promotes active growth. Pruning is best done in cloudy weather. On a permanent planting site, acia is planted in October (in cold climates) or early in spring. In spring, the plantings are watered abundantly and fresh soil mixed with sand and well-rotted manure is added. When vegetation resumes, granulated seeds are applied superficially. mineral complex fertilizers in the amount of 20-30 g/m2. 

In winter, it is recommended to mulch the soil around the plant.

Location

These plants can be planted both in the open sun and in partial shade.

Temperature

These plants, as a rule, are not capricious, they are resistant to both high and low air temperatures, but they are sensitive to late frosts and cold winds.

Watering

It is required only at an early stage of plant development and in dry periods.

Reproduction

Propagate only by cuttings. Semi-lignified cuttings are cut in spring or autumn and stored in a cool room. After root formation in the nearest spring, cuttings are planted singly in new pots, and in the fall or next spring they can be planted in the ground completely. In addition, you can plant semi-woody cuttings of about 40 cm directly into the ground in October, and finally transplant them in the next spring.

Diseases

The fungus Cercospora deutzia causes yellowish-brown spots on the leaves; damage is rarely so severe that it requires treatment with fungicides. Another danger is aphids, insecticide treatment is recommended. When infected with a mining moth, remove the affected parts of the plant.