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    Clethra alnifolia 'Pink Spires'

    Also Known As

    • Pink Spires Sweet Pepperbush

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 3'-8'
    • W: 4'-6'

    planting zones

    • 4a-8b

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    Clethra alnifolia 'Pink Spires' plant details

    Clethra alnifolia 'Pink Spires' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - high water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average and clay soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Clethra alnifolia 'Pink Spires'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: clethraceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 3 FT - 8 FT - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Clethra alnifolia 'Pink Spires'

    USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - high
    Soil needs: average and clay

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    As if its delightful fragrance weren?t enough, this cultivar has added a lovel shell-pink color to its late summer flowers. S-PSh/M-W

    By: Forestfarm

    Rose buds open to a pink flower that will not fade in the sun.

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    Gardening facts about Clethra alnifolia 'Pink Spires' plant

    How to Grow Clethra alnifolia 'Pink Spires'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - high

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • adaptable
      • average

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • butterflies

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Clethra alnifolia 'Ruby Spice'

    aka Ruby Spice Summer Sweet, Sweet Pepperbush

    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 4'-8'

    Width: 3'-5'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - high
    Photo of Clethra alnifolia 'Ruby Spice' flower by Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery
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    Clethra alnifolia 'Hummingbird'

    aka Hummingbird Summer Sweet, Hummingbird Sweet Pepperbush

    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 2'-4'

    Width: 3'-5'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - high
    Photo of Clethra alnifolia 'Hummingbird' flower by Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery
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    Clethra alnifolia 'Sixteen Candles'

    aka Sixteen Candles Summer Sweet, Summersweet

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 30"-60"

    Width: 24"-48"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Clethra alnifolia

    aka Summersweet

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4'-8'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Clethra alnifolia flower, foliage, form by Kenpei
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    Clethra alnifolia 'Sherry Sue'

    aka Red Stem Clethra, Redtwig Summersweet

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Clethra alnifolia 'Sherry Sue' flower by Forestfarm
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