Deutzia

plant genus

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Deutzia is a genus of ornamental shrubs belonging to the saxifrage family. These shrubs are known for their typically white or pink flowers. The genus Deutzia is part of the Hydrangeaceae family, which includes other well-known garden ornamentals like Hydrangea (hydrangea) and Philadelphus (mock orange). The name Deutzia honors Jean Deutz, a Dutch patron of botanical research.12

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…orange or sweet syringa, and Deutzia are two other members of the hydrangea family often grown in gardens. These shrubs and their many cultivated varieties are widely planted in shrub borders for the white flowers that appear in late spring.
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…orange or sweet syringa, and Deutzia are two other members of the hydrangea family often grown in gardens. These shrubs and their many cultivated varieties are widely planted in shrub borders for the white flowers that appear in late spring.
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