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Clethra alnifolia 'Hummingbird'
Sweet Pepperbush
Plant Type:
DECIDUOUS SHRUBSClethra alnifolia 'Hummingbird' - A dwarf form loaded with mid- to late summer white, fragrant candles rising above lustrous, dark green foliage. 'Hummingbird' is a beauty. Yellow autumn leaf color follows the floral display. The seed heads hold up to winter snows and are attractive in this season. Full to mostly sunny siting in fertile, moisture retaining soil will provide the best culture. 'Hummingbird' is a terrific bee plant and one beautiful shrub. Full pots. Hefty. Cutting grown.
Characteristics and Attributes for Clethra alnifolia 'Hummingbird'
Season of Interest (Flowering)
- Summer / Late Summer
 
Season of Interest (Foliage)
- Spring / Summer / Autumn
 
Interesting Bark
- Exfoliating
 
Autumn Interest
- Fruit / Berries / Seed Heads
 - Autumn Leaf Color
 
Nature Attraction
- Butterflies
 - Deer Resistant
 - Honey Bees & Native Bees
 
Light
- Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade
 - Full Sun
 
Attributes
- Wildlife Garden
 - Natural Garden
 - Foundation
 - Border
 - Rock Garden
 - Edging
 - Shrub Border
 - Ground Cover
 - Hedgerow
 - Massing
 
Growth Rate in the Garden
- Moderately Fast
 
Soil
- Fertile
 - Draining
 - Moist
 
Origins
- Garden Origin
 
Propagated By
- Cutting Grown