Pride of Rochester deutzia
Deutzia crenata 'Pride of Rochester'
RHS AGM 2012
USDA zones5 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Clumping
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Pride of Rochester' deutzia (Deutzia crenata 'Pride of Rochester') is a shrub for borders, cottage gardens, hedges, and foundation plantings. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist, loamy soil. It blooms with fragrant flowers from early to late spring and tolerates drought. It sits low on the menu for deer.
Pairs well with Endless Summer hydrangea, Blue Mouse Ears hosta, and Blue fescue.