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Clethra alnifolia 'Hummingbird'
Sweet Pepperbush
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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.
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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