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A few shrubs truly, noticeably benefit from being trimmed. In this article, we’ll talk about plants that you should get around to pruning in the springtime. You’ll be rewarded with a beautiful view for months afterward.
These six shrubs are perfect for tucking into your regular garden or adding into your cut flower space to make it a bit more robust.
A pink-flowered version of Deutzia ‘Nikko’, Yuki Cherry Blossom™. Its neat, mounded habit and good deer-resistance makes this a very useful plant for the front of the border, in containers, or cascading over a low wall in groupings or drifts. This shrub blooms in spring, but its rich purple fall foliage gives it multi-season appeal.
| Dimensions | 1 × 1 ft |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Deutzia 'NCDX2' PP#28,347, CBR#5079 |
| Zone | 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Height | 1-2' |
| Width/Spread | 1-2' |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Part Shade |
| Soil | Moist |
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Uses | Borders, Edging, Ground Cover, Mass Planting |
| Features | Alkaline soil, Attracts pollinators, Award winner, Clay soil, Deer resistant, Drought tolerant |
Pruning is seldom needed, but may be trimmed after flowering. Occasional green branches may be removed throughout the season.
