Chardonnay Pearls® Deutzia — Deutzia gracilis 'Duncan'

Chardonnay Pearls® Deutzia (Deutzia gracilis 'Duncan') is a small, rounded deciduous shrub with bright lemon-lime foliage that holds its color through fall. Tiny, fragrant white flowers cover the shrub for about two weeks in spring, adding a delicate contrast to the colorful leaves.

Its listed size of 2–3 feet tall and wide makes it a versatile choice for border edges, low hedges, foundation beds and containers. Grow in full sun to part sun and moist, well-drained soil, with the best flowering in full sun.

Growing details

• Plant type: Deciduous flowering shrub
• Listed height and spread: 2–3 feet tall and wide
• Spacing: Approximately 2 feet apart
• USDA hardiness zones: 5–8
• Light: Full sun to part sun
• Soil: Moist and well-drained
• Flowers: Small, fragrant white flowers in spring
• Foliage: Lemon-lime, retaining color through fall
• Cultivar: 'Duncan', PP16,098

Care and garden use

This low-maintenance shrub benefits from pruning immediately after flowering to maintain its shape and renew older stems. Provide consistent moisture and good drainage.

Use as an accent, in groups, along borders, in woodland edges with suitable light, or as a low hedge. Rock-garden sites must meet its moisture needs. Choose containers with drainage holes and adequate root space. Speedwell, dogwood and weigela are companion options where their growing requirements align.

Image credits: SB Johnny, Deutzia chardonnay pearls 001 and Deutzia chardonay pearls 8501, CC BY-SA 3.0. David J. Stang, Deutzia gracilis Duncan 3zz and Deutzia gracilis Duncan 1zz, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Plants naturally vary in appearance and may differ from the images shown.