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La Ménitré, Maine et Loire, France

CRÈME FRAICHE®

Deutzia

Deutzia gracilis

'Mincream'

PP#25,703

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  • Variegated foliage
  • Deer resistant
  • Versatile habit
Description

Variegated version of Deutzia 'Nikko'. Why plant plain green when you can enjoy neat, clean variegation? Crème Fraiche® deutzia is a showy plant that shines anywhere it's planted. It flowers abundantly, but the white flowers disappear somewhat into the variegation. Like most variegated plants, it will have the occasional reversion, which is easily pruned out.

USDA Zone
5 - 8 (-20°F/-28°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
1.5 - 3'
Width
1.5 - 3'
Finish Time
1 season
Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
Spring
Flower Color
White
Foliage Color
Variegated

Soil

Not particularly finicky about soil, but best in moist, well drained conditions.

Pruning

May be trimmed after flowering if desired.

Uses

Deutzia is a versatile landscape plant that's beautiful enough to lend itself to any use. It is especially effective mass-planted as a groundcover or on a slope.

Growing Tips

Variegation makes Crème Fraiche deutzia more shade tolerant than other types. Afternoon shade is beneficial in the warmer end of its hardiness range.

  • Spec Sheet: Crème Fraiche® Deutzia
  • Benchcard: Crème Fraiche® Deutzia
  • Tag: Crème Fraiche® Deutzia
  • Grower Sheet: Crème Fraiche® Deutzia

    • Features: Deer resistant, Foliage interest, Clay soil, Alkaline soil, Drought tolerant

    Filters: Botanical genus: Deutzia, Common name: Deutzia, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, White flowers, Variegated foliage

    Features: Deer resistant, Foliage interest, Clay soil, Alkaline soil, Drought tolerant

    Filters: Botanical genus: Deutzia, Common name: Deutzia, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, White flowers, Variegated foliage