DEUTSIA H. STRAWBERRY FIELD

Description and General Information

• Botanical Name: Deutzia hybrida ‘Strawberry Fields’

• Common Name: Strawberry Fields Deutzia

• Plant Type: Deciduous, flowering shrub with outstanding spring display.

• Growth Habit: Upright to slightly arching habit with multiple stems, forming a rounded shrub.

• Size: Typically grows 1.5–2 metres tall and wide at maturity.

• Foliage: Medium green, ovate leaves with serrated edges, turning yellow to bronze in autumn for added seasonal interest.

• Flowers: Abundant star-shaped blooms in striking pink-red shades with white highlights, borne in clusters along the stems.

• Blooming Season: Late spring to early summer (usually May–June), creating a vibrant colour splash in the garden.

• Fragrance: Lightly scented, attracting pollinators.

• Garden Uses: Excellent for mixed shrub borders, informal hedging, cottage gardens, and as a feature plant. Pairs beautifully with spring bulbs and early perennials.

• Wildlife Benefits: Attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects.

Planting Conditions and Ideal Location

• Light Requirements: Thrives in full sun to partial shade; more blooms are produced with at least 6 hours of sunlight daily.

• Soil Preferences: Adaptable to most garden soils but prefers fertile, moist, yet well-drained ground.

• pH Range: Tolerates a range from slightly acidic to slightly alkaline (pH 6.0–7.5).

• Moisture Needs: Average watering needs; avoid prolonged waterlogging.

• Planting Time: Best planted in spring or autumn to encourage strong root establishment before temperature extremes.

• Spacing: Allow 1.2–1.5 metres between plants to provide room for mature spread.

• Shelter Needs: Hardy and resilient, though in colder areas, a sheltered spot will protect young buds from late frosts.

• Companion Planting: Combines well with Weigela, Philadelphus, and other spring-flowering shrubs for layered interest.

• Container Growing: Can be grown in a large container for smaller gardens, though flowering is usually better in open ground.

Routine Care, Feeding, and Seasonal Maintenance

• Watering:

  • Keep soil moist during the first year after planting.

  • Mature plants are fairly drought-tolerant but benefit from deep watering during prolonged dry periods.

• Feeding: Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring to promote healthy growth and flowering.

• Pruning:

  • Flower buds form on the previous year’s wood—prune immediately after flowering to shape and remove old or damaged stems.

  • Every 3–4 years, remove one-third of the oldest stems at ground level to rejuvenate growth.

• Mulching: Apply a 5 cm layer of organic mulch in spring to conserve moisture and improve soil structure; keep mulch away from the base of stems.

• Pest and Disease Resistance: Generally pest-free and disease-resistant, making it a low-maintenance choice.

• Winter Care: Fully hardy; no special winter protection needed in most UK and Irish gardens.

• Weed Control: Keep the root zone free of weeds to reduce competition for water and nutrients.

• Longevity: Long-lived and reliable, with decades of seasonal performance when cared for properly.

• Size
  3.6lt

We currently only deliver within the island of Ireland, other countries can be quoted for by contacting [email protected] or via telephone on 06964084
 

Standard Delivery is FREE on orders over €250*

All standard deliveries will be completed within 5-7 working days via Fastway Couriers, any delay to this delivery time, the customer will be notified by One of our staff.

The in-Store delivery charge will vary compared with online, in-store delivery charge is done on a case by case basis. 

* Only mainland Ireland addresses qualify for free delivery.
 

Live Plants Delivery

Our live plants are packed with care and diligence by our staff, our horticulturists review each plant before despatch to ensure quality is maintained.
Live Plant delivery charges are not calculated on weight but on the space required per package to ensure safe delivery, so delivery charges may vary as some plants require more space than others when packed.
All live plants are despatched within 3-5 working days where possible, our couriers aim to deliver within 48 hours of despatch from our Garden Centre to allow the plant to arrive in healthy condition.
 

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