Meet the Breeder
Dr. Tom Ranney
North Carolina, USA
YUKI CHERRY BLOSSOM®
Deutzia
Deutzia
'NCDX2'
PPAF; CBR 5079
- Pink blooming 'Nikko'
- Award winner
- Versatile habit
Pink blooming version of Deutzia 'Nikko'. It took ten years to develop, but Yuki Cherry Blossom® is the first ever 'Nikko' deutzia with pink flowers. It shares the same habit and fall color, but blooms are an appealing, delicate shade of pink. Landscape Plant of the Year, 2017.
Awards Silver Medal, Plantarium 2016
USDA Zone 5 - 8 (-20°F/-28°C)
Exposure Full sun, Part sun
Height 1 - 2'
Width 1 - 2'
Finish Time 1 season
Type Deciduous
Bloom Time Spring
Flower Color Pink
Foliage Color Green
Liner Sizes 2 1/4", 4", Quick Turn
General Care
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 Best planted in full sun, though lightly shaded conditions, particularly in warm climates, are acceptable.
Features: Attracts pollinators, Deer resistant, Clay soil, Alkaline soil, Drought tolerant, Award winner
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, Pink flowers, Green foliage
Features: Attracts pollinators, Deer resistant, Clay soil, Alkaline soil, Drought tolerant, Award winner
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, Pink flowers, Green foliage