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.