Sugartina® Summersweet
Clethra alnifolia 'Crystalina' PP #21,561; CPBR #4160
SKU
42599
This dwarf Clethra has fragrant pure white flowers in late summer, attracting butterflies. This native, deer resistant shrub holds its tight, dense shape without pruning. Dark, glossy green foliage turns to an attractive yellow in fall. This North American native tolerates damp soils. Compact form makes it a good fit for narrow beds or smaller woodland or wildlife gardens.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly to maintain wet or evenly moist soil - weekly or more.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | KLEE-thra al-nee-FOH-lee-uh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Reaches 28 to 30 inches tall and 28 to 36 inches wide. |
| Bloom Time | Late summer |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Flower Attribute | Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Mass Planting, Woodland Garden, Wildlife Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Fall Color, Naturalizes Well, North American Native Selection, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Tolerates Wet Soils, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly to maintain wet or evenly moist soil - weekly or more. |
Provide moist, humus-rich, slightly acidic, well-drained soil; avoid hot, dry sites. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Fertilize before new growth begins in early spring. Blooms on current season's growth; prune annually in late winter to promote vigorous new growth.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-9
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