Name: Deutzia Nikko
Brand: gardengoodsdirect
SKU: 01726
Price: 24.95 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Deutzia Nikko is a wonderful spring addition that becomes quite a show when covered by double blooms. Low growing dwarf shrub with bright green leaves on arching branches display deep burgundy fall color. Deutzia Nikko is smothered by snow white blossoms in the late spring.

Specifications

Growing Zone:	5-9
Mature Height:	1.5 to 2 feet
Mature Width:	4 to 5 feet
Classification:	Deciduous shrub, Spring flowering
Sunlight:	Full to Part Sun
Habit:	compact spreading
Foliage:	Green, Burgundy in Fall
Flower Color:	Pure white
Pruning Season:	Prune in summer after flowering
Soil Condition:	Any well drained slightly moist
Water Requirements:	Water well until established
Uses:	Extremely attractive when planted enmasse in the mixed border, or a specimen planting

We suggest when planting your newly purchased Deutzia Nikko plants that you dig a hole twice as wide as the root system but not deeper. Depending on the quality of your existing soil you may need to add a locally sourced compost or topsoil to the back-fill soil. We do not recommend using straight topsoil or compost as a back-fill soil because more times than not these products will retain entirely to much moisture and will cause the root system to rot. Adding compost or topsoil will help the young feeder roots of Deutzia Nikko to spread through the loose, nutrient rich soil, much easier than if you used solely the existing soil which more times than not will be hard and compacted. The most common cause of plant death after transplanting is planting the new plant to deep. That is why we do not recommend planting in a hole any deeper than the soil line of the plant in the pot. A good rule is that you should still be able to see the soil the plant was grown in after back-filling the hole. Bio-tone starter fertilizer is a great starter fertilizer that provides plants with mycorrhizae fungus. It is a naturally occuring beneficial fungus that colonizes on the new growing roots of plants. It creates a barrier between the roots of the plant and fungus and pathogens that can cause root rot. We love this product and use it on all plants we install in our own gardens. Bio-tone is a gardeners best friend and can help guarantee your success.

How do I water Duetzia nikko?

How do I fertilize Duetzia nikko?

Deutzia's such as Deutzia Nikko grow best if they are fertilized lightly in the spring once frost has passed with a well-balanced, extended-release, shrub fertilizer such as espoma Plant-tone. Fertilize Deutzia Chardonnay Pearls again 6 weeks later to encourage faster growth of young shrubs. Either chemical fertilizers or organic matter can be used successfully with Deutzia's. Since an organic method of applying manure and/or compost around the roots, produces excellent results and also improves the condition of the soil, this would be an excellent first line of attack. Organic additions to the soil can also be combined with a shot of chemical fertilizer for maximum effect. If chemical fertilizers are used on your Deutzia Nikko, applying a slow-release, balanced fertilizer once a year is probably the simplest solution. There are many slow-release fertilizers on the market. If you can find a fertilizer formulated for shrubs and trees, this fertilizer would work well on Deutzia Nikko. However, slow-release is certainly not the only way to fertilizer Deutzia Nikko. A less expensive fast release fertilizer such as a 10-10-10 will work just as well if applied twice during the early spring and summer. If you are looking for a fertilizing routine tailored to your specific conditions, a soil sample should be taken and the fertilizer and trace elements matched to the needs of your soil. Don't fertilize Deutzia Nikko after August. Fall is the time for Deutzias to begin preparing for dormancy. Fertilizing at this time may stimulate new growth that will be too tender to withstand the winter. In the South, a late May application and another in July would be about right. More northern areas may wish to fertilize only once in June or July. The amount of chemical fertilizer used per plant will vary with the size of the plant and it's root system. (Use less fertilizer for gardenias in a container.) Over-fertilization can be much more detrimental than under-fertilization. "Fertilizer burn" can occur when too much fertilizer is applied, resulting in a drying out of the roots and damage or even death of the Deutzia Nikko.It is much, much better to err on the side of too little fertilizer than too much. When roots are burned, the first sign is often scorched looking leaves. If over-fertilization is severe, the plant may just wilt and die. If you are a beginner at growing plants Deutzia Nikko is very easy to grow however it may be helpful to know that a very small plant which is planted in the ground will take about 1/8 - 1/4 cup of fertilizer. A very large shrub in the ground will take 2 - 3 cups spread around the drip line of the branches (not next to the trunk). This is a very loose estimate, so please read the directions on the fertilizer before applying it. Never fertilize a plant with a chemical fertilizer if the plant looks sick or wilted. If a plant is struggling due to a disease or root problems, the fertilizer will only add stress to it's life. Try to cure the problem before adding fertilizer.

How do I mulch Duetzia nikko?

How do I prune Duetzia nikko?

Deutzia Nikko is plant that should be pruned in the mid to late summer after flowering to encourage new growth. In general gardening terms, pruning is probably the most misunderstood gardening chore, and certainly, the chore that is most likely neglected. When we specifically look at pruning with regards to Deutzia, this misunderstanding and negligence can be magnified. Pruning has been described as a “combination of art and science.” I find pruning to be one of the most relaxing yet rewarding chores in the garden. Pruning a specific plant to look a specific way, involves art in creating a unique definition for a specific plant, and it involves science in understanding the physical growing habits of the plant to be pruned. The most important reason for pruning deutzias like Deutzia Nikko is to improve the overall health of the plant which in turn will reward you with a plethora of blooms. Many times, deutzia that have not been pruned in a few years will develop dead or degenerative twigs. Removing the dead and dying limbs will minimize the possibility of diseases such as “dieback” and will also allow the plant to re-concentrate its energies and produce flowers. Another reason for pruning gardenias such as Deutzia Nikko is to re-define the plant’s definition within the landscape. Many times, a plant may outgrow its intended size in the landscape, and must be pruned to re-define its purpose. Pruning should always be associated with re-invigorating a plant by allowing it to focus its energies on producing more vigorous branches, foliage, and flowers. It is also important to understand the specific growing characteristic of a certain deutzias when pruning that particular plant. When pruning established gardenias where no labeling is present on a variety to identify it, you need to look at the general growth patterns of the plant to be pruned. These observations should give you a good idea of how the plant tends to grow, and also how and when you should prune the plant. If severe, pruning is necessary, it must be realized that the plant will shift its focus in the short-run from setting flower buds to growing vigorously, and it is very likely that the Deutzia Nikko will have few if any bloom buds during the season following the major pruning. During the second season following the severe pruning, the gardenia should resume normal bud setting, and the plant should have healthier blooms because of the increased vigor in the plant. It is important to always use sharp tools when pruning Deutzia Nikko or any plant for that matter. Knives, hand cutters, saws, and shears should be sharpened if necessary before pruning any shrubs. A sharp cut will heal quicker than a jagged cut, which will also minimize the likelihood of disease investing a cut during pruning. It is generally recommended to not use power equipment such as gas hedgers to prune deutzia's.

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1 GAL	$24.95	Out of stock
3 GAL	$48.95

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