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    Clethra alnifolia 'Paniculata'

    Also Known As

    • Summersweet

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 3'-8'
    • W: 6'-12'

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

    Clethra alnifolia 'Paniculata' plant details

    Clethra alnifolia 'Paniculata' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay and rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Clethra alnifolia 'Paniculata'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: clethraceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 6 FT - 12 FT - wide, 3 FT - 8 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in summer
    Uses: fragrant, rain garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Clethra alnifolia 'Paniculata'

    USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
    Soil needs: average, clay and rich

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Larger clusters of white flowers provide just that much more fragrance for you to enjoy in late summer; a graceful, vigorous 3-6' shrub which will not only tolerate, but appreciate a shady, wet spot. PSh/M-W

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Clethra alnifolia 'Paniculata' plant

    How to Grow Clethra alnifolia 'Paniculata'

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • adaptable
      • average
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Clethra alnifolia 'Ruby Spice'

    aka Ruby Spice Summer Sweet, Sweet Pepperbush

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    4a-9b

    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

    Shrub

    Zones

    3a-9b

    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
    Photo of Clethra alnifolia 'Sixteen Candles' flower, foliage by Briggs Plant Propagators
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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 'Pink Spires'

    aka Pink Spires Sweet Pepperbush

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

    Height: 3'-8'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - high
    Photo of Clethra alnifolia 'Pink Spires' flower by Forestfarm
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