Rose Deutzia Deutzia x rosea
- Phonetic Spelling
- DOOT-zee-uh RO-zee-uh
- Description
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Rose Deutzia is a compact, rounded, hybrid, deciduous shrub. It is multi-stemmed with arching branches and dark green foliage. Clusters of pale pink flowers bloom in late spring. The shrub size is 2 to 3 feet tall and equally as wide. It is a member of the Hydrangeaceae or hydrangea family.
This hybrid resulted from the cross between Deutzia gracilis and Deutzia purpurascens. A cultivar for this hybrid is 'Carminea' which has blush pink flowers and buds. 'Nikko Blush' resulted from the cross between Deutzia gracilis "Nikko" and Deutzia x rosea 'Carminea' and has pink-blushed flowers in late April to early May.
The genus name, Deutzia, honors a Dutch amateur botanist from the 1700's, Johan van der Deutz. The hybrid name, rosea, means "rose flowered' and refers to the color of the flowers.
Rose Deutzia is easily grown in well-drained average garden soil in full sun to partial shade; however, abundant flowering occurs in full sun. This plant is low maintenance, but annual pruning is required to remove old dead branches and should be done immediately after blooming has finished. Keep in mind when pruning that blossoms will appear on old growth. To propagate this shrub softwood cuttings should be taken during the summer.
The leaves are dark green, ovate to lanceolate with toothed margins. The tiny flowers are 5-petaled, pink blossoms that are paler pink on the interior. They are borne on broad clusters along the stems.
Plants from this genus are seldom bothered by deer. Rose Deutzia could be used as a foundation planting, in small groups, shrub borders, or hedge.
Seasons of Interest:
Bloom: Late Spring Foliage: Spring and Summer
Quick ID Hints:
- multi-stemmed, rounded shrub with arching stems
- dark green, simple, opposite, ovate to lanceolate, hairy leaves with serrated margins
- tiny pale pink 5-petaled flowers with paler pink inside the flower, arranged in clusters or panicles.
Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: Rose Deutzia has no serious pests or disease problems; however, aphids and leaf spots may be seen. The shrub needs to be protected from late spring frosts.
Learn more about Deutzia.
- See this plant in the following landscape:
- Cultivars / Varieties:
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- 'Carminea'
White and light pink flowers - 'Nikko Blush'
Blush pink flowers and buds, low growing
- 'Carminea'
- 'Carminea', 'Nikko Blush'
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- Cultivars / Varieties:
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- 'Carminea'
White and light pink flowers - 'Nikko Blush'
Blush pink flowers and buds, low growing
- 'Carminea'
- 'Carminea', 'Nikko Blush'
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Deutzia
- Family:
- Hydrangeaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Woody
- Recommended Propagation Strategy:
- Stem Cutting
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- Hybrid from a species that originated in Japan.
- Wildlife Value:
- This plant is seldom damaged by deer.
- Dimensions:
- Height: 2 ft. 0 in. - 3 ft. 0 in.
- Width: 2 ft. 0 in. - 3 ft. 0 in.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Shrub
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Deciduous
- Habit/Form:
- Arching
- Multi-stemmed
- Rounded
- Growth Rate:
- Medium
- Maintenance:
- Low
- Texture:
- Medium
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
- Soil Texture:
- Clay
- Loam (Silt)
- Sand
- Soil pH:
- Acid (<6.0)
- Alkaline (>8.0)
- Neutral (6.0-8.0)
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- Moist
- NC Region:
- Coastal
- Mountains
- Piedmont
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Pink
- White
- Flower Inflorescence:
- Panicle
- Flower Value To Gardener:
- Showy
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Spring
- Flower Shape:
- Bell
- Star
- Flower Petals:
- 4-5 petals/rays
- Flower Size:
- < 1 inch
- Flower Description:
- The flowers are tiny pale pink bell to star-shaped and measure 5/8 inches in diameter. They are arranged in short clusters or panicles along the branches. Blooming occurs from May to June.
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Leaves:
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Deciduous
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Deciduous Leaf Fall Color:
- Insignificant
- Leaf Type:
- Simple
- Leaf Arrangement:
- Opposite
- Leaf Shape:
- Lanceolate
- Ovate
- Leaf Margin:
- Serrate
- Hairs Present:
- Yes
- Leaf Length:
- 1-3 inches
- Leaf Width:
- 1-3 inches
- Leaf Description:
- The deciduous leaves are dark green opposite, simple, up to 3 inches long, and 1 to 1.5 inches wide with pointed tips. They are ovate to lanceolate with serrated margins and hairy surfaces. The fall foliage does not have significant color.
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Naturalized Area
- Walkways
- Landscape Theme:
- Cottage Garden
- Design Feature:
- Border
- Foundation Planting
- Hedge
- Small groups
- Specimen
- Resistance To Challenges:
- Deer
