Deutzia

Grow Deutzia in autumn or spring, while the soil is moist and workable. It establishes best when planted before hot, dry weather.

Deutzia grows well in full sun or light shade, in fertile, well-drained soil. More sun usually produces the best flowering display.

Poor flowering can be caused by deep shade or pruning at the wrong time. Deutzia flowers on growth made the previous year, so prune it straight after flowering.

Prune after flowering by removing some of the oldest stems near ground level. This encourages strong new shoots that will carry flowers next year.

Compact types can be grown in a large pot with drainage holes. Keep the compost moist in summer and refresh the top layer each spring.