Clethra alnifolia 'Hokie Pink' - 1.5 Ltr pot

Description
The Bush pepper 'Hokie Pink' (Clethra alnifolia) is an upright, broad shrub that produces pink-coloured, clustered flowers with a strong fragrance. They appear from July to September. The Bush pepper 'Hokie Pink' also has lanceolate, medium green leaves. In a sunny to shady, wind-protected location with humusy, acidic, moist to wet soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 2.4 m and is approx. 1.8 m wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Scheineller.

Bulletpoints
* strongly scented flowers * attractive yellow-red autumn colouring * Shade tolerant

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Bush pepper 'Hokie Pink' are medium green, lanceolate, alternate, toothed. They are about 4 - 10 cm in size. Bush pepper 'Hokie Pink' is bright yellow-red in autumn.

Bark
Rolling bark.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Bush pepper 'Hokie Pink' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Bush pepper 'Hokie Pink' is an upright and spreading shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1.8 - 2.4 m and is approx. 1.2 - 1.8 m wide. Slow-growing.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Clethra alnifolia 'Hokie Pink' thrives on all acidic, humus-rich and sufficiently moist soils.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Cut back boldly in spring so that the plant grows compactly.

Flower
The pink-coloured flowers of Bush pepper 'Hokie Pink' appear in clusters from July to September. They are strongly scented.

Use
Ornamental shrub

Root
Clethra alnifolia 'Hokie Pink' is a shallow-rooted plant and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched, runner-forming roots.