Deutzia Raspberry Sundae ('Low 18') (PBR)
deutzia
- 2 litre pot
- £19.80 £24.75
- In stock (shipped within 3-5 working days)
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- Position: full sun or partial shade
- Soil: any fertile, moist, well-drained neutral to alkaline soil, or loam-based potting compost for containers
- Rate of growth: fast
- Flowering period: April to July
- Hardiness: frost hardy (may need winter protection)
This new deutzia is really quite compact, which makes it ideal for both borders and pots. The flowers however, which appear from mid-spring to midsummer, are larger than average, and they have a pretty purple-pink daub to the white petal tips. This deciduous shrub is tolerant of some light shade, however Deutzia Raspberry Sundae will flower more prolifically, and be altogether happier in a warm and sunny spot.
Plant in well-drained, moisture-retentive soil in sun or light shade. For pots, use a loam-based compost such as John Innes No.3, with good drainage to prevent waterlogging. Water newly planted shrubs regularly until established, and keep container-grown plants watered during dry spells.
Tip-prune young plants in spring by pinching out soft shoot tips or cutting back longer growth by a third to encourage a bushy shape. After flowering, cut back spent flowered stems to a strong, healthy bud. Remove about a quarter of the oldest stems at the base to promote new growth and keep the shrub compact. Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring to support good flowering and healthy foliage.
Tip-prune young plants in spring by pinching out soft shoot tips or cutting back longer growth by a third to encourage a bushy shape. After flowering, cut back spent flowered stems to a strong, healthy bud. Remove about a quarter of the oldest stems at the base to promote new growth and keep the shrub compact. Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring to support good flowering and healthy foliage.