Botanical profile

Deutzia gracilis

Latin name
Deutzia gracilis
Common name
Slender Deutzia
Type
Ornamental shrub
Family
Hydrangeaceae

Deutzia gracilis is a compact and graceful ornamental shrub, valued for its abundant spring bloom and naturally rounded habit. It forms a dense, low clump, ideal for borders, front-of-bed plantings, rock gardens, or container cultivation. In spring, it is covered with a multitude of small, starry white flowers, delicately arranged along the branches, creating a bright and very decorative effect. Its deciduous light green foliage discreetly accompanies the bloom before offering a neat presence all summer long. Easy to cultivate and low-maintenance, Deutzia gracilis adapts well to Quebec gardens, where it adds a touch of lightness and freshness without requiring complex care, while harmoniously integrating into classic or contemporary landscape designs.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 5–8
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Watering
Moderate
Fertilization
Light in spring
Soil type
Well-drained, average
Minimum temperature
-20.2 °F
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
White
Fruiting
Small, dry, unattractive capsules
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Compact, rounded, shrub-like plant
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
2.5–3.5 ft (0.8–1 m)
Width
3–4 ft (1–1.2 m)
Growth rate
Moderate
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

Deer
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer

Deer

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