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Clethra alnifolia 'Hummingbird'
Bushy deciduous shrub bearing creamy white, deliciously spicy clove-scented flowers in dense, upright spikes in summer. Attrachs bees to the garden. Flowers mature to spikes of dark brown capsules that provide winter interest. Its oval, glossy dark green leaves turn a pleasant yellow in autumn. Prefers a sheltered site where it will not dry out. Hardy.
Genus
Clethra
Species
alnifolia
Cultivar
'Hummingbird'
Common name
Sweet pepper bush
Family name
Clethraceae
Place of origin
North American
DETAILS
Height
1.5 m
Width
1.5 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Deciduous
Soil Type
Grows in most soil types / Prefers acidic / lime-free soil. / Prefers good loamy soil
Moisture
Prefers moist soil
Exposure
Frost hardy / Grows in part or full shade. / Prefers a cool climate
Enthusiast / Magnificent / Sanctuary / Whimsical
Shrubs
Category
Large, over 3 metres.
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
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