Vanilla Spice® Summersweet
Clethra alnifolia 'Caleb' PP #21,589; CPBR #4167
Pronunciation: KLEE-thra al-nee-FOH-lee-uh
SKU #07447
| Description | A delightful deer resistant native plant that attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. The attractive, glossy dark green leaves set off the fragrant extra-large white summer flowers. Yellow fall foliage adds to its appeal. Ideal for mixed borders and naturalizing, especially wet and semi-shady sites. |
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| Light | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Watering | Keep soil moist to wet. |
| Blooms | Late summer |
| Mature Size | Reaches 3 to 6 ft. tall, 3 to 5 ft. wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
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| Special Features | Easy Care, Fall Color, North American Native Selection |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Care | 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. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-9
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101 Market 8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e.
Otsego, MN 55330 -
14th Street Garden Center 793 Jersey Ave.
Jersey City, NJ 07303 -
3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse 1110 3rd Ave. West
Dickinson, ND 58601