Nikko Slender Deutzia
Deutzia gracilis 'Nikko'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Nikko Slender Deutzia highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Pollinator Required
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Fragrant
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Bloom PeriodEarly Spring, Late Spring
Growing Zones 5-8
Charming Nikko Slender Deutzia Groundcover Shrub
- Tiny, Fragrant White Flowers in Spring
- Bright Blue-Green Leaves in Summer
- Outstanding Burgundy Foliage in Autumn
- Lovely Arching Branches
- Stays Low, But Spreads Wide
- Use in Shrub Borders and as a Ground Covering Small Shrub
- Grows in Full Sun or Partial Shade
Elegant and easy-care is a perfect combination for a "must-have" plant that you can build your garden design around. Count on the low-growing dwarf shrub Nikko Slender Deutzia, (Deutzia gracilis 'Nikko'). Use them throughout your landscape to help tie the entire design together.
These hard-working groundcover shrubs simply sparkle in the springtime with laden, arching branches all abloom. You and your guests will savor the sight of these petite, snowdrops of pristine white bloom amid the glossy foliage.
This showy display is a gorgeous way to celebrate springtime every year! The fragrance makes you glad to be alive.
Lively blue-green foliage is willow-like and densely held all growing season long. You'll enjoy how the breeze catches and plays through the slender branches.
Adding motion to your landscape is a designer trick that layers in additional interest. It may be subtle, but just watch! You'll breathe deeper and feel tension dissolve with kinetic wind-catchers like Nikko Slender Deutzia.
To round out your growing season, you'll enjoy another wonderful feature in autumn. Those pretty blue-green leaves turn deep burgundy.The shade is very noticeable without being gaudy.
Add a sophisticated border to your planting beds. Or, create magnificent outdoor containers with Nikko Slender Deutzia as an ornamental "Filler".
Nikko Slender is compact and delightfully rounded in shape. Fit this diminutive shrub into those difficult nooks and crannies in the garden where you could use definition and color.
Plant Nikko Slender Deutzia this season and enjoy their grace and charm for many years to come. You'll gain a valuable addition to your landscape with a very long season of interest, from early spring through late fall.
Order enough to complete your project today!
How to Use Nikko Slender Deutzia in the Landscape
Simply put, you can use these tidy, low-growing, spreading shrubs just about anywhere. Line a walkway, repeat as an edging all through your planting beds.
They'll do very well in a mixed border. Maximize the impact of their form by creating a marvelous, cascading mass planting on a hillside.
To create a solid low hedge, plant 30-inches apart on center. Measure from the center of one to the center of the next.
Show off their style in a series of exterior containers or concrete raised planters along your patio. Nikko Slender Deutzia can be styled as an ultra-modern plant en masse.
Or, partner with more traditional Roses, prairie-style perennials, evergreen shrubs, Ornamental Grasses, Willow shrubs, or taller Viburnum or Ninebark shrubs. Edge the base of your Hydrangeas. You name it, this versatile plant works well with others.
#ProPlantTips for Care
Nikko Slender Deutzia is a deciduous shrub that is easy to grow and perfect for small spaces . Plant care doesn't get much easier than this!
It requires at least four hours of sunlight a day, but will be happy if it receives full day sunshine. Plant in well-drained soil for best results, although it will tolerate most sites.
Provide a medium amount of even water on a regular basis. Mulch over the root system to keep it nice and cool.
Prune to shape directly after flowering. If you take a few moments to trim back the spent blooms, you'll be ready to enjoy a polished presentation all summer long.
The additional treat of spring flowers and fall color is just an added bonus to an already delightfully lovely shrub.Order Nikko Slender Deutzia from the expert growers at Nature Hills today!
