Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cornales
Genus:
Species:
gracilis
ID:
643248

Status:
valid

Authors:
Siebold & Zucc.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1835

Citation Micro:
Fl. Jap. 1: 22 (1835)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000642580

Common Names

  • Gracilis Deutzia
  • Slender Deutzia
  • Slenderleaf Deutzia

Searching for Deutzia gracilis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Deutzia gracilis (also called Slender 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 gracilis 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 gracilis is white, with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

Searching for Deutzia gracilis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Deutzia gracilis is a deciduous shrub that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by taking softwood cuttings in late spring or early summer and rooting them in a moist, well-drained medium.

Where to Find Deutzia gracilis

Deutzia gracilis can be found in gardens and nurseries in Japan.

Deutzia gracilis FAQ

What is the best soil type for Deutzia gracilis?

Deutzia gracilis prefers moist, well-drained, acidic soil.

What is the best sun exposure for Deutzia gracilis?

Deutzia gracilis prefers full sun to partial shade.

How often should Deutzia gracilis be watered?

Deutzia gracilis should be watered regularly during the growing season.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2763250: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Gerhard Zuccarini (1797-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zucc.' in the authors string.
Philipp Franz von Siebold (1796-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Siebold' in the authors string.