What can I plant with deutzia Nikko?
Recommended Companion Plants
- Aquilegia vulgaris (Columbine)
- Geranium pratense ‘Mrs Kendall Clark’ (Meadow Cranesbill)
- Salvia nemorosa ‘Ostfriesland’ (Sage)
- Geranium x magnificum (Purple Cranesbill)
- Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)
- Nepeta ‘Six Hills Giant’ (Catmint)
- Rosa Gertrude Jekyll (English Rose)
Is deutzia Nikko invasive?
Deutzia is drought tolerant and adapts to cold weather and pollution. It is so accepting, in fact, that it escapes cultivation and is classified as invasive in several locations. A gardener’s biggest job is to prune the shrub to maintain its compact, arching form.
Does deutzia need sun or shade?
It tolerates either full sun or partial shade. It can grow in a wide range of pH conditions, including alkaline soil, but it requires that the soil be moist and well drained. These plants generally grow 2 to 4 feet (0.6 to 1.2) meters) tall and wide.
How big does a deutzia get?
The Deutzia genus is a member of the Hydrangeaceae or hydrangea family, and they are dense, deciduous, flowering shrubs. Depending on the species or hybrid they can grow up to 10 feet tall and 8 feet wide or maybe more compact 1 to 2 feet tall and wide.
Which is the best deutzia?
Our selection of the three best deutzia to grow:
- Deutzia ‘Strawberry Fields’ this is a taller growing form achieving 5-6ft in height.
- Deutzia crenata ‘Nikko’ this is a dwarf or rock garden plant growing 2ft tall with a larger spread.
- Deutzia elegantissima ‘Rosealind’
Is deutzia poisonous to dogs?
Although Deutzia is not listed as being toxic in any obvious way (and is, in fact, considered safe for cats and dogs), at least one species (Deutzia corymbosa) contains saponins, and it is in the same family as several plants that we do not recommend feeding (Hydrangea and Philadelphus), so we would therefore urge some …
Do bees like deutzia?
Deutzia flowers attracted numerous insects, mainly honey bees, bumble bees and solitary bees. The species and cultivars investigated are highly valuable honey plants. Increased use of these shrubs in gardens and parks should be encouraged in order to enrich nectar and pollen pasture for honey bees and wild Apoidea.
Can you keep Deutzia small?
Since deutzia gracilis is a low-growing species, but still has a dense, compact growth habit, it makes excellent low, informal hedges. Due to their slow-growing nature, the slender deutzia is an excellent hedging plant for smaller gardens.