Flower Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| English Name | Fuzzy Deutzia |
| Scientific Name | Deutzia scabra |
| MainColor | White |
| PlantType |  Shrub |
| Distribution |  Cultivated |
| Season Found | May (May - Jul) |
| ImageUrl | Deutzia-003 |
| Photographer | DP |
| Location Found | Regent's Park |
| Country Found | UK |
| Last Updated | 30 August 2026 |
| Photo Quality | B |
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
Non_ToxicNo 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.
Quality Issue
Action: Enhanced. Flowering shrub is clear, but the black metal structure crossing the lower part of the picture was distracting.