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Please note once despatched, your delivery may take 1-3 days due to the high volume with the couriers. Your plants will be fine during this time.
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Last updated 14/05/20 10:00.
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Sorry, you cannot proceed to the checkout right now as we are having to limit the number of orders we can process each hour. Your basket will be saved for you - we ask that you please try to place your order later, and thank you for your patienceCLETHRA alnifolia
Commonly known as Summersweet, Sweet pepper bush, White alder
White scented species
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Deciduous - oval, mid-green leaves to 10cm (4in) long.
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Height - 2.5m (8ft) -
Spread - 2.5m (8ft)
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Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height - upright, suckering shrub. bell-shaped flowers, 1cm (½in) across in dense, upright, terminal spikes to 15cm (6in) tall.
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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) -
Partial shade - or dappled shade. -
Additional Features - Good to know - - wildlife plant - insects, butterflies. -
Pests & Diseases - none. -
Place of origin - eastern USA. -
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Scented Plants - Scented flowers -
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Seasonal Interest - Summer -
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Soil Conditions - Acid / ericaceous loving -
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Fertile moist well-drained soil - humus-rich.
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Wildlife - Bee friendly - -
Butterfly friendly
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Clethra - Growing Guide
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Buy Varieties of CLETHRA alnifolia
CLETHRA alnifolia 'Pink Spires' >
Commonly known as: Summersweet, Sweet pepper bush, White alder.
Delicate pink form
CLETHRA alnifolia 'Ruby Spice' >
Commonly known as: Summersweet, Sweet pepper bush, White alder.
Blue green foliage and rich pink flowers
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