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Dr. Tom Ranney
North Carolina, USA

AWARD WINNING

YUKI CHERRY BLOSSOM®

Deutzia

Deutzia

'NCDX2'

PP#28,347; CBR#5079

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  • Pink blooming 'Nikko'
  • Award winner
  • Versatile habit
Description

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

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.

  • Plant of the Week: Plant of the Week April 4, 2019
  • Grower Sheet: Yuki Cherry Blossom® Deutzia grower sheet
  • Spec Sheet: Yuki Cherry Blossom® Deutzia spec sheet
  • Benchcard: Yuki Cherry Blossom® Deutzia benchcard
  • Tag: Yuki Cherry Blossom® Deutzia
  • Booklet/Brochure: Top 10 Landscape Shrubs - 2021

    • 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