<
>
CLETHRA delavayi
Commonly known as Summersweet, Sweet pepper bush
White flowers from pink buds in dense terminal racemes from late summer to autumn
£17.50 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
-
Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
-
Good to know
Wildlife plant - insects, butterflies. -
Pests & Diseases
None. -
Place of origin
Western China. -
Deciduousrich, blue-green leaves to 15cm (6in) long.
-
White
-
Cup-shapedNodding, cup-shaped flowers 2cm (¾in) across
-
RacemesDense, terminal racemes to 25cm (10in) long
-
Fully hardy
-
Serrulate
-
Lanceolate
-
Height
4m (13ft) -
Spread
4m (13ft)
-
Tall ShrubErect shrub with arching shoots
-
Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
-
Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Summer Seasonal Interest
-
Acid / ericaceous loving
-
Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich.
-
Partial shade
Or dappled shade. -
Bee friendly
-
Butterfly friendly
-
Mature Size4m (13ft)
4m (13ft)
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Clethra - Growing Guide
