Deutzia Yuki Cherry Blossom
Deutzia 'Yuki Cherry Blossom' photo courtesy of Proven Winners

Cherry Blossom Deutzia

Deutzia ‘Yuki Cherry Blossom®’ is a low, spreading shrub covered in soft shell-pink flowers in spring, creating the appearance of drifting cherry blossom petals. The graceful arching habit forms a dense groundcover-like mound that works beautifully along borders, slopes, and pathways. Fine-textured foliage provides a clean green backdrop through summer before developing attractive burgundy tones in fall, giving the plant multi-season appeal. This is a zone 5 plant with reports of success in our area.

  • Height: 30-60 cm (12-24 in)
  • Spread: 60-90 cm (2-3 ft)
  • Hardiness: Zone 5
  • Sun or Shade: full sun to part shade
  • Bloom Time: mid to late spring
  • Leaf Colour: green
  • Bloom Colour: soft pink
  • Critter Resistance: generally deer resistant
  • Nature Attraction: attracts pollinators

Growing and Maintenance Tips

Grow in full sun to part shade in average, well-drained soil. This adaptable shrub tolerates a range of soil types once established and is relatively drought tolerant. Flowering occurs on old wood, so prune lightly after flowering if shaping is required. Minimal maintenance is needed beyond occasional thinning to maintain a tidy habit.

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