Status:
valid
Authors:
Hemsl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1887
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 23: 275 (1887)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000642549
Common Names
- Discolor Deutzia
- Two-color Deutzia
- Two-tone Deutzia
Description
Deutzia discolor (also called Discolor Deutzia, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub with white flowers that bloom in the summer. It is native to Japan and is found in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Deutzia discolor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering season and is attractive to bees and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Deutzia discolor is white, with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Deutzia discolor is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2m tall. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in a sheltered position. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Deutzia discolor
Deutzia discolor can be found in gardens and nurseries in the United States, Europe, and Asia.
Deutzia discolor FAQ
What is the scientific name of Deutzia discolor?
Deutzia discolor
What is the family of Deutzia discolor?
Hydrangeaceae
What is the common name of Deutzia discolor?
Two-colored deutzia
Species in the Deutzia genus
Deutzia albida,
Deutzia aspera,
Deutzia baroniana,
Deutzia bhutanensis,
Deutzia bomiensis,
Deutzia breviloba,
Deutzia bungoensis,
Deutzia calycosa,
Deutzia cinerascens,
Deutzia compacta,
Deutzia coriacea,
Deutzia corymbosa,
Deutzia crassidentatus,
Deutzia crassifolia,
Deutzia crenata,
Deutzia cymuligera,
Deutzia discolor,
Deutzia esquirolii,
Deutzia faberi,
Deutzia floribunda,
Deutzia glabrata,
Deutzia glauca,
Deutzia glaucophylla,
Deutzia glomeruliflora,
Deutzia gracilis,
Deutzia grandiflora,
Deutzia hatusimae,
Deutzia henryi,
Deutzia heterophylla,
Deutzia hookeriana,
Deutzia hypoglauca,
Deutzia longifolia,
Deutzia macrantha,
Deutzia maximowicziana,
Deutzia mexicana,
Deutzia mollis,
Deutzia monbeigii,
Deutzia muliensis,
Deutzia multiradiata,
Deutzia nanchuanensis,
Deutzia naseana,
Deutzia ningpoensis,
Deutzia oaxacana,
Deutzia obtusilobata,
Deutzia occidentalis,
Deutzia ogatai,
Deutzia paniculata,
Deutzia parviflora,
Deutzia pilosa,
Deutzia pringlei,
Species in the Hydrangeaceae family
Carpenteria californica,
Deutzia albida,
Deutzia aspera,
Deutzia baroniana,
Deutzia bhutanensis,
Deutzia bomiensis,
Deutzia breviloba,
Deutzia bungoensis,
Deutzia calycosa,
Deutzia cinerascens,
Deutzia compacta,
Deutzia coriacea,
Deutzia corymbosa,
Deutzia crassidentatus,
Deutzia crassifolia,
Deutzia crenata,
Deutzia cymuligera,
Deutzia discolor,
Deutzia esquirolii,
Deutzia faberi,
Deutzia floribunda,
Deutzia glabrata,
Deutzia glauca,
Deutzia glaucophylla,
Deutzia glomeruliflora,
Deutzia gracilis,
Deutzia grandiflora,
Deutzia hatusimae,
Deutzia henryi,
Deutzia heterophylla,
Deutzia hookeriana,
Deutzia hypoglauca,
Deutzia longifolia,
Deutzia macrantha,
Deutzia maximowicziana,
Deutzia mexicana,
Deutzia mollis,
Deutzia monbeigii,
Deutzia muliensis,
Deutzia multiradiata,
Deutzia nanchuanensis,
Deutzia naseana,
Deutzia ningpoensis,
Deutzia oaxacana,
Deutzia obtusilobata,
Deutzia occidentalis,
Deutzia ogatai,
Deutzia paniculata,
Deutzia parviflora,
Deutzia pilosa,