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Hummingbird Summersweet

Clethra alnifolia 'Hummingbird'

Hummingbird Summersweet

Plant Description

A profusion of fragrant white flower spikes attract butterflies. Compact habit makes it good for small gardens. Effective in mass, mixed into perennial borders or along foundations. Grows well in wet areas

Care Instructions

Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a general-purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a formal appearance, shear annually after flowering

Plant Type: Deciduous Shrub

Height: 3-4?

Flower Color: White flowers

Foliage: Foliage turns a striking gold in autumn

Location: Full Sun

Spread: 3-4?

Bloom Period: Summer

Shape: Round

Growth Rate: Slow

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