Chardonnay Pearls® Deutzia
Shrub
- Colorful blooms and chartreuse foliage!
- Delicate, bell-shaped flowers.
- Very deer resistant and low maintenance.
- Best selling Proven Winners shrub.
- Zones 5-8, sun/part sun, 3′ tall x 3′ wide at maturity.
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Description
Details
Patent: USPP 16,098
Common name: Deutzia
Zone: 5-8
Sun exposure: Sun (6+ hours sun) to part sun (4-6 hrs of sun)
Height x width: 1.5 - 3' tall and wide
Flower color: White
Foliage color: Green
Season of interest: Spring
Bloom time: Spring
Features: Rabbit & deer resistant, Proven Winners, low flammability
Uses: Flower gardens, landscaping, edging, ground cover, slopes.
How to Grow
Light: Full sun (6+ hrs/day) is best; part shade (4-6 hrs/day) is okay, especially in warmer areas.
Water: Average
Space: Min. 2ft apart
Fertilizing: Little fertilizer is needed.
Winterizing: No special treatment is required; 2-3" of mulch is recommended
Maintenance: Blooms on old wood, which means that any pruning should be done after bloom. If plants become thin and scraggly, cut back to just a few inches high after bloom for a flush of lush new growth.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
I can't believe there are no reviews about this plant - it is such a beauty! Raved about all over the internet. I (a beginning gardener) bought two last year after the bloom season. Even without having them for the bloom period last year, I loved it! The golden color just pops next to my grass and evergreens and makes me happy every time I look at them. The plants arrived well packaged and in great shape. Different plants in the order were not so lucky but GGP replaced them speedily - that really says a lot about them as a company. I was impressed and they earned my trust. As for the chardonnay pearls, I bought them because they are one of Dr. Armitage's favorites (love his app!). This year they came back great and are growing well - plus the buds (pearls) of the dainty white flowers are all over them! Just seems like a delicate looking (but vigorous), sweet happy plant - that I don't have to anything special for.
Hi Robin, thank you for taking the time to share a photo and leave us feedback! We're glad to hear that your Deutzia are doing so well and that our customer service team was able to serve you so well. We're always here to help! Happy Gardening!
Arrived healthy and both are in the ground. Doimg well, so far, and developing some new leaves after 10 days.
Nice healthy plant, well packed and delivered in good shape. Very pleased.
I ordered 2 of these and they both are growing and filling out. I transferred both of them to 1 gallon containers and they both had a very good root system. I’m letting them grow a bit until I’m ready to put them in their permanent place in my landscape. They have both put on new growth and I will probably plant them in the next couple of weeks. Being in zone 8b I can plant them whenever I’m ready because the ground is still warm. I hope they bloom next spring so I can see what the little shrub will eventually look like.
I ordered several dozen plants from GGP. Delivery was prompt and the plants were all well packaged. Everything looked healthy. They’ve been in the ground about a month and all are doing well. I’ll have to wait until next Spring to see the hoped-for results. So far I’ve been very favorably impressed! I will definitely be placing more orders in the future.
Love this new addition to my gardens. Great chartreuse color and already blooming. Can’t wait to see it mature. Plants arrived very healthy and in great condition.
I am interested in the Chardonnay Pearls® Deutzia. In what stage/how large will the plant be when these arrive? Can you send a photo of what it looks like before shipping so I have an idea of what to expect? Thx
Hi there! Plant size varies widely depending on the variety that you purchase and the time of year. While we can't provide pictures of the plants in the greenhouse, the important thing when it comes to purchasing plants, whether online or in a garden center, is that they have a full, robust root system, and that's what we prioritize in our growing. The more roots a plant has, the more energy it can put into growing once it is planted in your garden.
Does the Deutzia Gracilis lose its leaves in winter?
Yes, it will lose its leaves in winter.