Flower Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| English Name | Fuzzy Deutzia |
| MainColor | White |
| PlantType |  Shrub |
| Growth Type |  Cultivated |
| Season | May |
| ImageUrl | Deutzia-001 |
| Photographer | DP |
| Location | |
| Human Toxicity | Non_Toxic |
Flower Details
Description
Fuzzy deutzia is a deciduous shrub known for its abundant clusters of star-shaped white or pink-tinged flowers in late spring to early summer. The leaves are rough-textured (hence “scabra”) and give the plant a slightly rustic appearance.
Distribution
Native to Japan and China, introduced to the UK in the 19th century as a decorative garden plant. It’s often grown in mixed shrub borders or as a standalone specimen.
Medicinal/Other Uses
No recorded medicinal use for Deutzia scabra; it is grown purely for ornamental value.
Edibility
Not edible — grown only as a garden shrub.
Human Toxicity
No major toxicity issues, but ingestion may cause mild stomach upset; not suitable for foraging.
Pet Toxicity
Not Toxic
Active Compounds
Not well studied; contains standard plant phenolics and tannins.