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Deutzia ×magnifica
Scientific Name: Deutzia ×magnifica
Family: Hydrangeaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Deutzia
Nomenclature and Taxonomy:
- Genus: Deutzia
- Family: Hydrangeaceae
- The genus comprises approximately 60 species.
- Examples include:
- Deutzia Mont Rose
- Deutzia x magnifica
- Deutzia monbeigii
- Deutzia gracilis
- Deutzia scabra
- Deutzia crenata
- Deutzia hybrida
- Synonyms or related names:
- Deutzia crenata var. magnifica
- Deutzia x magnifica (Lemoine) Rehd. is an unresolved name according to WCSP (in review).
Common Names:
- Beauty Bush (for Deutzia x magnifica)
- Bruidsbloem (Dutch)
- Hoher Maiblumenstrauch / Sternchen Strauch / Deutzie (German - for Deutzia magnifica)
Distribution and Habitat:
- Native to eastern and central Asia, ranging from the Himalayas to Japan.
- Zones climatiques France : mditerranen (Climate zones France: Mediterranean)
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits:
- Most Deutzia species are deciduous shrubs.
- Size varies:
- Some varieties reach 2-3 meters in height and width.
- Some species can reach 2m in height
- Some species can reach 6-8 ft in height
- Deutzia Mont Rose grows to about 1.2m in height and spread.
- Deutzia magnifica naturally grows between 2.5 and 3 meters in height, and 1-1.5 meters in diameter
- Deutzia gracilis 'Nikko' is compact.
- Deutzia x magnifica is a well-regarded shrub, reaching 2m, with white flowers, single or double.
- Foliage:
- Deutzia x magnifica has bright green leaves about 10cms long.
- Some species have leaves that are sharply toothed and dark green.
- Some species have vert vif (bright green) foliage.
- Flowers:
- Deutzia Mont Rose bears masses of star-shaped purple-pink flowers.
- Flowers appear in May and June.
- Deutzia magnifica has double white flowers that are densely packed like rosettes.
- Flowers can be white or rose
- Growth habit:
- Upright habit
- Arching branches
- Rameaux plus ou moins retombants (branches more or less drooping)
- Port rig (upright habit)
Cultivation:
- Most Deutzia species are frost hardy.
- Prefers fertile soil and a sheltered position.
- Requires sun during the day.
- Grows well in any fertile soil in sun or semi-shade.
- Requires full sun and well-drained soil.
- Grows rapidly in all soils and in all exposures.
- Pruning is important and should be done at the right time. Prune back old flowering shoots.
Uses:
- Ornamental shrub in gardens.
- Ideal for low-maintenance, wildlife, and cottage gardens.