Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Hydrangeaceae

Genus:

Deutzia

Species:

Deutzia scabra

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

8-12 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jan, feb, mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug, dec

Bloom Colors:

pink, white

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, West Virginia

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to rocky and mountainous regions