Clethra alnifolia 'Pink Spire' - late summer flower

Clethra alnifolia 'Pink Spire'

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(Sweet Pepper Bush) A handsome deciduous, upright shrub with spikes of fragrant, small, bell-like pink flowers in late summer which are popular with bees and butterflies.

The leaves emerge in late spring and are bright green in colour with yellow and orange autumn tints before falling.

Although tolerant of some shade, the best flower and autumn colour display will usually be seen when planted in a position with plenty of sun. Can be grown well in a large container.

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3 litre pot (3-4 years old, 40-60 cm tall)

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Position: Full sun or partial shade.
Soil: Fertile, acidic soil.
Hardiness: Hardy.
Flowering Period: July - August.
Flower Colour: Pink
Rate of Growth: Moderate.
Habit: Clethra alnifolia 'Pink Spire' grows to be a small to medium sized shrub. Upright initially, spreading once more established.
- Height: 1.5 - 2 m (5 - 6 ft)
- Spread: 1.5 - 2 m (5 - 6 ft)

Notes: Prune to remove dead or damaged stems in early spring. Clethra alnifolia 'Pink Spire' is notably resistant to honey fungus.

How Much Sun: Full Sun, Light Shade
Eventual Size: Shrub - Small (less than 1.5m), Shrub - Medium (1.5m - 3m)
Growing Conditions: Soil: Not Fussy, Soil: Damp/Wet, Soil: Acid
Special Features: Flowers in Summer, Wildlife Friendly - Bees, Honey Fungus Resistant, Suitable for Containers, Scented

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