Clethra alnifolia 'Hummingbird' - 3 Ltr pot

Description
The Sweet pepper bush 'Hummingbird' (Clethra alnifolia) is an upright shrub or small bush that produces white flowers with a strong fragrance. They appear from July to September. The Sweet pepper bush 'Hummingbird' also has lanceolate, medium green leaves. Its bark is dark brown, rolling. In a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected location with humus-rich, acidic, moist to wet soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.5 m and is approx. 1 m wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Scheineller.

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

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Sweet pepper bush 'Hummingbird's are medium green, lanceolate. They are about 4 - 10 cm in size. Sweet pepper bush 'Hummingbird' is bright yellow-red in autumn.

Bark
Dark brown, rolling bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Sweet pepper bush 'Hummingbird' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Sweet pepper bush 'Hummingbird' is an upright-growing shrub or small bush. It usually reaches a height of 1 - 1.5 m and is approx. 5 - 1 m wide.

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

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

Soil
Clethra alnifolia 'Hummingbird' 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 white flowers appear from July to September. They are strongly scented.

Use
Ornamental shrub

Shoots
The shoots of Clethra alnifolia 'Hummingbird' are reddish-brown.

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