Yuki Cherry Blossom
Deutzia x 'NCDX2' (Yuki Cherry Blossom)
In growth
JFMAMJJASOND
In bloom
JFMAMJJASOND
Planting Guide
| Spacing | 24-36 in apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at soil level |
| Chilling hours | 400 |
| Life expectancy | 10+ years |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Planted | 2023 / 2024 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Sun - Partial Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Average |
| Soil type | Moist, well-draining, fertile soil |
| Soil pH | 6.0-7.0 |
| Zones | 5-8 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Shrub |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Ovate (Egg-shaped) |
| Foliage colour | Dark green, turning reddish-purple in fall |
| Bloom | Pink and white, cherry blossom-like |
| Fruit | Capsule |
| Evergreen | Deciduous |
Root System
| System | Fibrous/Adventitious Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Mixed Fine & Coarse |
| Function | Mixed Orders |
| Propagation | Softwood cuttings in early summer |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
|---|---|
| Deer | Deer Resistant |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic |
| Edibility | None |
| Companions | Spirea, Weigela, Hydrangea |
Where it came from
| Grower | Proven Winners |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
Water consistently during growing season. Avoid drought stress during bloom.
Maintenance
Prune immediately after flowering to shape. Blooms on old wood.
Cleanup
Remove spent flower stems after bloom. Cut back old or crossing branches in late winter.
Notes
Mounding habit with cherry blossom-pink flowers smothering branches in spring. Excellent fall foliage color.