Trees, Shrubs and Conifers: Variegation, 2 by DonnaMack

DonnaMack wrote:
I think the variegation is a fad, just like "golden" plants were a few years back. I have never actually bought one. All of mine were gifts. Ans a little variegation goes a long way. And some of them are very weak.

But then, I thought the golden thing was sort of nonsense until I was given Deutzia 'Chardonnay Pearls'. Rock solid, it's also gorgeous and has multiple seasons of interest. To my shock, it thrives in full sun one the west side of my property. I had it on the north side at home and wasn't sure this would work. It's five years old and was moved from the ground to a pot and then the ground again. Never missed a beat.