Deutzia scabra 'Godsall Pink'

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Fuzzy Deutzia

This fuzzy deutzia cultivar is a tall, dense, deciduous shrub with slender, broadly spreading to arching stems. It typically grows 6 to 10 feet tall with a spread of 4 to 8 feet. Upright, cylindrical racemes of tiny, bell-shaped, fully double pink flowers cover the shrub in late spring for about two weeks. It blooms later than most other deutzias. Ovate dull green leaves are hairy on both sides, hence its common name. Mature branches display exfoliating orange-brown bark.

The genus Deutzia consists of medium sized flowering shrubs native to Asia, generally with slender stems and a fine-textured arching habit. The clusters of small flowers that appear in spring or early summer are white on most species, but may be pinkish in a few species and cultivars. Deutzias are best used grouped in informal settings as a hedge or background to a border. These shrubs may benefit from occasional renewal pruning to maintain their dense attractive habit.

In their native Asia, members of the genus Deutzia are usually deciduous in temperate areas, but may be evergreen in more tropical climates. There are estimated to be 60 species, but differentiation among them can be challenging. The Chicago Botanic Garden's collection includes 20 varieties and more than 300 plants.

Soil:
Moderate
Plant Shape:
Oval
Exposure:
Full Sun
Bloom Time:
May - June
Bloom Color:
Pink
Landscape Use:
Screen/Hedge
Bedding or Border
Wildlife Interest:
Attracts Butterflies
Plant Type:
Shrub
Hardiness Zone:
5 - 8