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Exposurepartial sun
Watermoderate
Typeshrub
Distribution
Clethra alnifolia Pink Spire
Summersweet Pink Spire
Flower Color
Description
A vigorous and upright, suckering, deciduous shrub to 1.5m tall, with finely toothed, glossy leaves. In late summer and early autumn it produces short, dense spikes of fragrant pink flowers which emerge from darker pink buds; the flowers do not fade. Grow in a shady border or woodland garden
Mature Height
1.5m
Mature Spread
1.5m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
Suckering
Growth Speed
Moderate · 0.2 m/yr
Soil Texture
ClayLoamSand
Soil pH
Acid
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H7
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 4-9
Fragrance
Flower
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
FragrantGenerally pest-freeFlower borders and beds
Available Variants
| Container Size | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| H: 80cm9028J1 | H: 80cm | €7.96 |
All prices include VAT. Availability may vary by season.