Deutzia gracilis ‘Duncan’: A Season-Long Beauty
The Deutzia gracilis ‘Duncan’, also known as the Deutzia, offers captivating color throughout the growing season. In spring, numerous pearl-like buds unfurl into beautiful, star-shaped fragrant flowers, creating a delightful display. Even after the blooms fade, this plant continues to impress with its stunning bright yellow foliage, adding a vibrant touch to any landscape.
This shrub’s growth habit is both strong and compact, making it an excellent choice for various garden settings. Whether used in a shrub border or integrated into a perennial garden, it provides a visually appealing element. The Deutzia’s unique foliage color makes it a superb alternative to darker green or purple foliage plants, injecting brightness and life into your outdoor space. It is a very cool shrub!
Benefits:
- Year-Round Interest: Enjoy fragrant flowers in spring followed by vibrant yellow foliage throughout the season.
- Compact Growth: Fits well in small gardens or mixed borders.
- Versatile Use: Suitable for shrub borders, perennial gardens, or containers.
- Easy Care: Prefers sun or part-sun and is adaptable to various soil conditions.
- Adds Color: Bright yellow foliage provides a striking contrast to other plants.
The Deutzia thrives in sun or part-sun conditions and is hardy in zones 5-9. With a mature size of approximately 20 inches to 3 feet in both height and spread, it’s a manageable and attractive addition to any garden. Your Deutzia gracilis ‘Duncan’ will ship to you immediately in a 4″ pot, ready to plant and enjoy.
The Deutzia gracilis ‘Duncan’ is a great choice for adding visual interest and color to your garden throughout the year. Its fragrant spring flowers and bright yellow foliage make it a standout plant that will enhance any landscape.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How big will the Deutzia gracilis ‘Duncan’ get? The mature size is typically 20 inches to 3 feet in both height and spread.
- What kind of sunlight does it need? It prefers either sun or partial sun for best growth and foliage color.
- What USDA hardiness zones are suitable for this plant? This Deutzia is hardy in zones 5-9.
- When is the best time to plant it? The best time to plant is in the spring or fall.
- How often should I water it? Water regularly, especially during dry periods, to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged.
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