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Deutzia scabra (Fuzzy pride-of-Rochester)
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3m
Max height
Max height
2m
Max spread
Max spread
5-10 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Deutzia scabra
Other names
Fuzzy pride-of-Rochester, Fuzzy Deutzia, Fuzzy pride of Rochester
Genus
Deutzia Deutzia
Species
D. scabra - D. scabra is an upright, deciduous shrub with arching branches, downy when young, peeling, pale brown bark, ovate, dark green leaves and dense panicles of fragrant, single, star-shaped, white or pink-flushed flowers in early to midsummer.
Deutzia scabra is: Deciduous
Habit
Arching, Upright
Flower
Flushed pink, White in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Propagation methods
Hardwood cuttings, Seed, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Deutzia scabra (Fuzzy pride-of-Rochester) will reach a height of 3m and a spread of 2m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, Drought Tolerant, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance
Cultivation
Prefers moist, fertile, free-draining soil in full sun. Will tolerate partial shade.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Deutzia scabra
Other names
Fuzzy pride-of-Rochester, Fuzzy Deutzia, Fuzzy pride of Rochester
Genus
Deutzia Deutzia
Species
D. scabra - D. scabra is an upright, deciduous shrub with arching branches, downy when young, peeling, pale brown bark, ovate, dark green leaves and dense panicles of fragrant, single, star-shaped, white or pink-flushed flowers in early to midsummer.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Arching, Upright
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Colour
Flower
Flushed pink, White in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Propagation methods
Hardwood cuttings, Seed, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Deutzia scabra (Fuzzy pride-of-Rochester) will reach a height of 3m and a spread of 2m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, Drought Tolerant, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance
Cultivation
Prefers moist, fertile, free-draining soil in full sun. Will tolerate partial shade.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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