6 Perfect Deutzias for a Flowering Hedge

Deutzia hybrida 'Mont Rose', vigorous and remarkable

The Deutzia hybrida ‘Mont Rose’ is a vigorous hybrid deutzia that quickly reaches up to 3 m in height and 2 m in width at maturity. It is distinguished by its bushy, rounded silhouette, with flowering branches that cascade down to the ground. It is adorned with lanceolate, veined leaves. Dark green on the upper side and light green underneath, they create a lush backdrop for its delicate flowering.

In June and July, this deutzia, awarded by the Royal Horticultural Society, is adorned with clusters of star-shaped flowers that are pink at first, turning white as they mature.

Robust and floriferous, it is ideal for brightening up your informal hedges when mixed with other flowering bushes such as Kolkwitzia, weigelias, or Abelia. It will always add a remarkable floral touch to the garden. For an interesting hedge throughout the year, pair it with Eleagnus, or even a large Mexican orange blossom like Choisya ternata ‘Sundance’.

Hybrid Deutzia ‘Mont Rose’

Deutzia crenata 'Pride of Rochester', a natural presence

Reaching a height of 3 metres at maturity and 2 metres wide, the Deutzia crenata ‘Pride of Rochester’ is a vigorous deciduous bush, floriferous and perfect for a flowering hedge. Its natural habit is its true strength. It is both bushy and spreads with age. It features arching stems that bend under the weight of the flowers in spring. The deciduous foliage appears in spring, with a dark green colour.

Flowering occurs in May and June. Slightly pink at bud burst, the flowers gathered in arching clusters fade to white as they open. Their double, trailing corollas resemble small lily-of-the-valley bells.

Unmissable, with its natural charm, this large deutzia is perfectly suited to romantic gardens. In an elegant hedge, pair it with a climbing rose such as the variety ‘Trier’ or a Philadelphus coronarius or other white mock oranges with double flowers like the Philadelphus x virginalis ‘Minnesota Snowflake’, which bloom at the same time.

Deutzia crenata ‘Pride of Rochester’

Deutzia x magnifica, ample and romantic

The Deutzia magnifica is another large-growing variety, spectacular in a free-flowing, flowering hedge. It is a very beautiful hybrid species obtained in the early 20th century. This is a bush of fine stature and fairly rapid growth, with vigorous foliage. This lovely improvement of two species of deutzias native to China and Japan reaches an average height of 2.50 m and a spread of 2 m. As is often the case with deutzias, the silhouette arches over time.

Its deciduous and pubescent foliage, a matte green in spring, takes on golden hues in autumn before falling. In May-June, often until July, it literally disappears under an avalanche of flower bouquets. It takes on the appearance of a white cloud, which is why deutzia is nicknamed “Spring Snow.”

For three weeks, it offers a multitude of paniculate clusters of drooping bell-shaped flowers. Each double flower, measuring 8 cm across, is composed of numerous pure white petals, slightly washed with pink, revealing prominent golden-yellow stamens.

This hybrid deutzia is well-suited for creating large flowering hedges, whether trimmed or not, in a romantic and wild garden. Its flexible and natural habit allows it to be planted in a flowering hedge alongside kolkwitzia, mock oranges, Syringa vulgaris such as ‘Belle de Moscou’, and buddleias or shrub roses, which will take over the flowering.

Deutzia x magnifica

Deutzia scabra 'Codsall Pink', a bicoloured flowering plant

The Deutzia scabra ‘Codsall Pink’ is another great deutzia that will thrive in a free-standing hedge. At maturity, in just a few years, it reaches a height of 3 m and a spread of 2 m, depending on growing conditions.

This Deutzia is notable for its remarkably long flowering period, spanning late spring to early summer. In June and July, it is covered in abundant blooms against a backdrop of beautiful dark green, dentate foliage. The flower buds, a deep pink, open into small, bicoloured, trailing, double flowers, grouped in panicles. They are pale pink and bright pink on the reverse of the corollas.

Pair it with weigelas, a Spirea japonica ‘Anthony Waterer’, and lilacs for companions, and alternate it with evergreen bushes like abelias.

Deutzia scabra ‘Codsall Pink’

Deutzia scabra 'Plena', a beautifully open appearance

Fast-growing, the Deutzia scabra ‘Plena’ reaches an average height of 2.50 m and a spread of 2 m. Like its relatives, it displays an upright habit in its early years, becoming more spreading with age. Spectacular when in bloom in June and July, this large-growing variety showcases an endlessly charming flowering.

The double flowers, initially a soft pink that fades to white, are gathered in small bouquets on the slightly drooping branches at their tips, forming a somewhat irregular but charming bush. The fairly dark green deciduous foliage complements this fresh and tangy flowering.

With its bicoloured flowers and its open habit with arching branches, this Deutzia is perfect for enhancing a hedge. Flowering during the rose season, it is easy to pair with shrub roses, a Ceanothus pallidus ‘Marie Simon’, or evergreen shrubs like Eleagnus.

Deutzia scabra ‘Plena’

Deutzia pulchra, a large bush with an upright habit

Little known, the Deutzia pulchra is a species from Taiwan and the Philippines. It has a slightly smaller size than the larger deutzias, averaging a height of 2.50 m and a spread of 2 m. It is also distinguished by an upright habit, featuring erect branches adorned with medium green, matte, lanceolate foliage that is rough to the touch.

Flowering begins in May and continues for much of June. This charming yet vigorous mock orange produces corymbs of flowers made up of pure white bell-shaped blooms, slightly tinged with pink. The simple corollas release clusters of yellow stamens.

Use it to brighten up a somewhat dark hedge in combination with evergreen foliage such as that of conifers, Elaeagnus ebbingei, Photinias, or with mock oranges.

Deutzia pulchra © Peganum

For further reading

• More tips on Deutzia pruning in our advice sheet
• For further reading, also check out our article “Flowering hedge: which bushes to plant, when and how?“
• To learn everything, discover our complete file: “Deutzia: planting, pruning and maintenance”
• Find all our Deutzia species and varieties
• Discover our article: Deutzia: 5 pairing ideas
• Find our tips for Choosing a Deutzia