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RedCrocus Summersweet Clethra alnifolia Bush Fragrant White Flowers Pollinator Attracting Shrub Garden Plant 3 Gallon

RedCrocus Summersweet Clethra alnifolia Bush Fragrant White Flowers Pollinator Attracting Shrub Garden Plant 3 Gallon

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Summersweet Clethra alnifolia

Description

This deciduous shrub features fragrant white flowers that bloom in mid to late summer. It has deep green, lance-shaped foliage that turns vibrant in the fall, providing seasonal interest. Compact and adaptable, it thrives in a variety of garden settings.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for border plantings, hedge screens, understory in woodland gardens, or as a specimen plant. Its fragrant blooms attract pollinators, making it a valuable addition to wildlife gardens.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name: Summersweet Clethra alnifolia
  • Common Name: Summersweet
  • Size & Growth: Typically reaches 3-6 ft in height with a similar spread, growing at a moderate to fast rate.
  • Hardiness Zones: 4-9
  • Foliage Type: Deciduous
    • Bloom Time: Mid to Late Summer
  • Growth Rate: Moderate to Fast
  • Light Requirements: Full Sun to Part Shade
  • Attracts Pollinators: Bees, Butterflies
  • Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly: Yes, with regular watering
  • Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning: Mildly toxic if ingested
  • Fragrant: Yes
  • Cut Flower: Yes
  • Grows Well With: Ferns, Astilbe, and other shade perennials

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions: Choose well-drained soil and plant in early spring or fall.
  • Soil Moisture: Moderate, keep consistently moist.
  • Soil Type: Rich, Well-Drained Loam
  • Humidity: Prefers Moderate to Humid Conditions
  • Pruning Instructions: Prune after flowering to maintain shape and promote compact growth.
  • Winter Care: Mulch roots in colder zones; protect with burlap if necessary.
  • Planting Depth: Set roots at same depth as in container or nursery.
  • Fertilization: Apply balanced fertilizer in early spring.
  • Special Care: Remove spent flowers to encourage rebloom.
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