Deutzia scarba (Codsall pink)

[B & J]

Has anyone had any experience in growing the fuzzy deutzia? I've checked
sources in a search on-line, but most say moist, high humus soil, which I
definitely don't have. How tolerant are they of less than ideal conditions
and will they grow and bloom in such an environment?

I have three plants started from cuttings from a parent plant which was
located in a rather shaded area on the east side of the house where it
received regular watering. I first saw a single flowered variety blooming in
Branson, MO, in Silver Dollar City, in much the same type of environment.
What happens if it gets planted in a full-sun area? I would appreciate it if
anyone would share his/her experience with this shrub.

And yes, Mad, one of them is yours if they continue to thrive! <G>

John

[madgardener]

"B & J" > wrote in message
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> Has anyone had any experience in growing the fuzzy deutzia? I've checked
> sources in a search on-line, but most say moist, high humus soil, which I
> definitely don't have. How tolerant are they of less than ideal conditions
> and will they grow and bloom in such an environment?
>
> I have three plants started from cuttings from a parent plant which was
> located in a rather shaded area on the east side of the house where it
> received regular watering. I first saw a single flowered variety blooming
in
> Branson, MO, in Silver Dollar City, in much the same type of environment.
> What happens if it gets planted in a full-sun area? I would appreciate it
if
> anyone would share his/her experience with this shrub.
>
> And yes, Mad, one of them is yours if they continue to thrive! <G>
>
> John
>
> mine would be tucked into my dry woods, and supplimented with watering
until established, would that do? not deep shade, but high shade unless
otherwise told to plant elsewhere. I am thinking of planting on the north
side of the house that gets good Eastern sun, strong southern and strong
Western lights. would that be enough?
madgardener