Deutzia gracilis 'Nikko' - 3 Ltr pot

Description
The Japanese snow flower 'Nikko' (Deutzia gracilis) is a bushy, upright, dense small shrub that produces white, bell-shaped flowers arranged in panicles. They appear from May to June. The Japanese snow flower 'Nikko' also has lanceolate, medium green leaves. In a sunny location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 60 cm and grows to a width of approx. 60 cm.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Deutzia crenata 'Nikko'.

Bulletpoints
* Suitable for flowering hedges * the blossoms are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Japanese snow flower 'Nikko' are medium green, lanceolate, opposite, serrated. They are about 3 - 6 cm in size.

Spread
Japan.

Frost hardiness
The Japanese snow flower 'Nikko' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Japanese snow flower 'Nikko' is a bushy, upright and densely growing small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 40 - 60 cm and is approx. 40 - 60 cm wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to September - Pruning: In the period from February to March.

Care
- In spring, generous pruning can be carried out down to the woody parts. - Watering less frequently, but thoroughly and thoroughly, encourages the plant roots to penetrate deeper into the soil. This helps the plant to survive periods of drought.

Flower
The white, bell-shaped flowers of Japanese snow flower 'Nikko' appear in panicles from May to June.

Use
Ornamental shrub, bee pasture, hedge