Deutzia gracilis 'Chardonnay Pearls'

Chardonnay Pearls Slender Deutzia

Deutzia gracilis ‘Chardonnay Pearls’ is a compact, mounded deciduous shrub valued for its neat form and bright chartreuse to golden foliage that lights up the landscape, along with clusters of white star-shaped flowers in late spring, with foliage often developing soft yellow tones in fall.


Mature Size:
Width: 3–4 ft
Height: 2–3 ft

USDA Zones: 5a–8b (best color in cooler climates; may scorch in intense heat)
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Blooms: White star-shaped flowers in late spring
Soil: Well-drained; adaptable to average soils
Water: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture


🌸 Landscape Uses
Borders, foundation plantings, mass plantings, low hedges, color contrast


🌼 Attracts & Tolerances
Attracts: Pollinators
Tolerances: Deer resistant, urban conditions

Plant type

Flowering Shrub

Height

2-3'

Width

3-4'

Hardiness zones

5–8

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Early Summer, Late Spring

Flower color

White, Yellow

Fall color

Yellow Green

Soil

Normal, Well Drained

Landscape use

Foundation, Hedge, Mass Planting

Fruit

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No