Dwarf Nikko Deutzia

Deutzia gracilis 'Nikko'

Dwarf Nikko Deutzia is a low-growing deciduous shrub with a graceful mounding habit.  Its medium green leaves turn deep burgundy in fall.  Tiny fragrant white flowers on upright panicles cover the shrub for two weeks in early spring.  Best bloom in full sun and moist, and well-drained soil. 

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance.  Annual pruning often required due to short life of stems- prune immediately after flowering.  Some susceptibility to leaf spot. Wath for Leaf miners and aphids.

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Garden, Rock Gardens, Foundational Plantings, Hedges, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS: Speedwell, Delphinium, Coral Bells

IMAGES: Photo by David J. Stang, Deutzia gracilis Nikko 2zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Deb Nystrom, Slender deutzia (Deutzia gracilis), (3) F. D. Richards, Deutzia gracilis 'Nikko' , 2018 photo, (4) Salicyna, Deutzia gracilis Nikko 2020-06-23 0759, CC BY-SA 4.0

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.

All plants are shipped through UPS ground services.  

Estimated Shipping Time: Your order may ship immediately, however most orders ship in 1-2 business days (we do not ship on weekends) from date of purchase. Once your order is shipped, you'll receive an email with a tracking number.

If you ordered more than one plant, you will receive multiple shipments. This is to get your plants to you as soon as possible. However, shipping schedules can change due to unforeseen events, such as unpredictable weather. We appreciate your patience.