Deutzia gracilis 39nikko39 is a unique hardy shrub which is sure to provide year45round interest petite white flowers grow against a background of green foliage in the spring and often remain until the early summer these blooms appeal to the nose as well as the eyes for they emit an exotic fragrance in the autumn the plant39s deciduous leaves colour turning red and purple before they are shed this colourful transformation makes the compact shrub worthy of a place in any sun