Fuzzy Deutzia
About Fuzzy Deutzia
Deutzia is an oval, broad spreading shrub with rounded top with arching branches. It has white to pink-tinged flowers in late spring to early summer on 3-6 in. panicles. Deutzia has brown peeling bark. It is seldom damaged by deer.
Taxonomy
Deutzia scabra
Deutzia
Hydrangeaceae
Cornales

How to care for Fuzzy Deutzia

How often to water your Fuzzy Deutzia

every 9
Fuzzy Deutzia needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnât get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9

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Finding light for Fuzzy Deutzia in your home

a window
Fuzzy Deutzia love being close to bright, sunny windows đ.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Fuzzy Deutzia does not tolerate low-light đ«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Fuzzy Deutzia in your home đĄ.

How to fertilize Fuzzy Deutzia

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil itâs likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Fuzzy Deutzia after it doubles in size or once a yearâwhichever comes first.

Fuzzy Deutzia is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!
Water Needs
Fuzzy Deutzia prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Fuzzy Deutzia requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive đȘ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home đĄ.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantâs toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itâs always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
Soil
Fuzzy Deutzia does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!
Fertilizer
Fuzzy Deutzia should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as itâs refreshed yearly, you shouldnât need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Growth Pattern
Fuzzy Deutzia grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Fuzzy Deutzia can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 5a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Care Summary for Fuzzy Deutzia
Fuzzy Deutzia
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4â pot your plant is in, and that it doesnât get direct sunlight.
