Description
Summersweet (Clethra alnifolia) is a fragrant, pollinator-friendly deciduous shrub that brings exceptional beauty and sensory appeal to your garden. Blooming from late spring through summer, it features elegant spikes of sweetly scented white flowers that attract bees and butterflies when many other plants are not in bloom. With a compact oval form and glossy green foliage that turns a rich harvest gold in fall, Summersweet adds four-season interest to any landscape.
Thriving in full sun to part sun and preferring moist, acidic, well-drained soil, Summersweet grows up to 6 feet tall and 5 feet wide, making it perfect for garden borders, woodland edges, or mass plantings. Also known as Sweet Pepperbush, this multi-stemmed shrub may send up suckers but remains low-maintenance with late winter pruning. Its versatility and resilience make it a standout choice for pollinator gardens and naturalized settings alike.
Each plant comes in a #2 (2 gallon) growers container. The image shown represents an example of what you may receive. Please note that the height, shape, and fullness of each plant may vary due to natural growth patterns. Rest assured, we will select the healthiest and most vibrant plant for you.
Plant Specs:
Botanical Name: Clethra Alnifola
Light: full sun – part sun
Watering: water regularly
Soil: acidic, moist, well draining soil
Zone: 4 – 9
Plant Shape: Oval
Plant Type: Deciduous shrub
Mature Size: height (6'), width (5')
Blooming Season: late spring – summer
Pollinator?: self
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