Lemoine Deutzia has corymbs of white trumpet-shaped flowers along the branches in late spring. It has green deciduous foliage. The pointy leaves do not develop any appreciable fall colour.
Lemoine Deutzia is a dense multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with a more or less rounded form. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage.
This is a high maintenance shrub that will require regular care and upkeep, and should only be pruned after flowering to avoid removing any of the current season's flowers. It has no significant negative characteristics.
Lemoine Deutzia is recommended for the following landscape applications;
Lemoine Deutzia will grow to be about 6 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 6 feet. It tends to be a little leggy, with a typical clearance of 1 foot from the ground, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 20 years.
This shrub should only be grown in full sunlight. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist locations, and should do just fine under average home landscape conditions. It is not particular as to soil type or pH, and is able to handle environmental salt. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This particular variety is an interspecific hybrid.
| Botanical Name | Deutzia x lemoinei |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | shrub |
| Botanical Classification | shrub |
| Height | 6 feet |
| Spread | 6 feet |
| Growth Rate | slow |
| Hardiness Zone | 5a |
| Sunlight | full sun |
| Moisture | dry to moist |
| Flower Color | white |
| Bloom Time | in late spring |
| Foliage Color | green |