Clethra alnifolia 'Rosea' - 1.5 Ltr pot

Description
The Bush pepper 'Rosea' (Clethra alnifolia) is an upright, broad shrub that produces pink-coloured flowers arranged in clusters with a pleasant fragrance. They appear from July to September. In a sunny to shady, wind-protected location with humusy, acidic, moist to wet soil, it usually reaches a height of around 3 metres and grows to a width of around 3 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Scheineller.

Bulletpoints
* fragrant flowers * tolerates shade

Bark
Rolling bark.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Bush pepper 'Rosea' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Bush pepper 'Rosea' is an upright and spreading shrub. It usually reaches a height of 2 - 3 m and is approx. 1.5 - 3 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 'Rosea' thrives on all acidic, humus-rich and sufficiently moist soils.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground 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 the Bush pepper 'Rosea' appear in clusters from July to September. These are pleasantly scented.

Use
Ornamental shrub

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