Deutzia × magnifica

A sought after and rare garden plant!

Deutzia Magnifica is a hybrid deciduous shrub that resulted from the cross between Deutzia scabra and Deutzia discolor. It was developed and introduced by the Lemoine Nursery of Nancy, France in 1909. It has very attractive sprays of tiny double white flowers and bright green foliage. The shrub grows dense and upright with arching branches. It may reach a height of 6 to 10 feet and 4 to 8 feet wide. It is a member of the Hydrangeaceae or Hydrangea family.

The Deutzia genus consists of about 60 species of medium-sized flowering shrubs that are mostly native to Asia. Members of this genus are usually deciduous in their native habitats; however, they may be evergreen in tropical climates.

The genus name, Deutzia, is in honor of a Dutch amateur botanist from the 1700s, named Johan van der Deutz. The hybrid name, magnifica, means “magnificent” or “splendid.”

Deutzias flowers best in partial shade (in South Africa), with a little sunshine. They may be planted in most soil types, but the soil needs to be moist and well-drained. Annual pruning is needed to remove dead branches and is best done immediately after blooming. Keep in mind when pruning that blossoms will appear on old growth. The shrub is propagated by softwood cuttings.

The upright. slender, and arching stems have leaves that are bright green on the upper surface and grayish-green and hairy on the undersides. Large dense panicles of tiny white double flowers bloom from May to June and cover the shrub for about 2 weeks. The foliage of this shrub is similar to its parent, Deutzia scabra. The flowers of this hybrid; however, have shorter, broader, and denser panicles, and the blooms are white and double.

Showy Deutzia will bring added interest to a border, cottage garden, or woodland setting.

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