Clethra tomentosa 'Cottondale'
Also Known As
- Clethra tomentosa 'Cottontail'
- Cottontail Summersweet
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 10'
- W: 4'
planting zones
- 6a-9b
Clethra tomentosa 'Cottondale' plant details
Clethra tomentosa 'Cottondale' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In fall white flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Clethra tomentosa 'Cottondale'
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: clethraceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 4 FT wide, 10 FT tall
- Flowers: white blooms in fall
- Uses: border plant, fragrant
GROWING CONDITIONS for Clethra tomentosa 'Cottondale'
- USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Extremely large panicles of white flowers in September that have a sweet spicy fragrance. Deciduous shrub to 10' tall
Gardening facts about Clethra tomentosa 'Cottondale' plant
How to Grow Clethra tomentosa 'Cottondale'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Wildlife
- bees
Flower Season
- fall
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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