Clethra alnifolia 'Rosea' - P9

Description
The Bush pepper 'Rosea' (Clethra alnifolia) is an upright, broad shrub that produces pink-coloured, clustered flowers 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 is around 3 metres wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Scheineller.

Bulletpoints
* fragrant flowers * shade-tolerant

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 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 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.