Description
Sugartina® Crystalina Summersweet is a dwarf shrub perfect for Massachusetts gardens, featuring fragrant white flower spikes in late summer. This compact variety maintains a dense, rounded habit, making it ideal for small spaces and foundation plantings. Its lush, dark green foliage offers a striking contrast to the pure white blooms.
As the weather cools, Sugartina® Crystalina Summersweet’s foliage transitions to a brilliant yellow, adding autumnal beauty. Thriving in moist, acidic soil, this low-maintenance shrub works well in rain gardens and shaded borders. Sugartina® Crystalina Summersweet brings fragrance, pollinators, and multi-season interest to any landscape.
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Each plant comes in a #3 (3 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.
*This plant may not be in bloom at the time of purchase. Whether pre- or post-bloom, rest assured it’s healthy—just not at its showiest.
Plant Specs:
Botanical Name: Clethra alnifolia 'Crystalina'
Light: full sun – part shade
Watering: around an inch per week
Soil: moist, acidic, well draining soil
Zone: 4 – 8
Plant Shape: oval
Plant Type: multi-stemmed deciduous shrub
Mature Size: height (30″), width (3')
Blooming Season: flowers late summer – early fall
Growth Rate: slow
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