Clethra Summersweet Shrub is a fragrant, easy-to-grow plant that thrives in zones 3-9. Grown to a height of 4-6 feet, it attracts hummingbirds.
It is a deciduous shrub that is native to eastern North America. It grows 3-4 feet tall and wide and has fragrant, white flowers that bloom in late summer to early fall. The flowers are attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies.
Hummingbird Clethra prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is hardy in USDA zones 5-8.
Here are some tips for caring for Hummingbird Clethra:
- Plant in full sun to partial shade.
- Water regularly, especially during the first year after planting.
- Fertilize in spring with a balanced fertilizer.
- Prune in late winter or early spring to remove dead or damaged branches.
Hummingbird Clethra is a beautiful and easy-care shrub that is sure to add color and fragrance to your garden.
Here are some additional facts about Hummingbird Clethra:
- It is also known as Summersweet, Sweet Pepperbush, and Swamp Candle.
- The flowers are fragrant and have a sweet, spicy scent.
- The flowers are pollinated by hummingbirds and butterflies.
- The leaves turn yellow or orange in the fall.
- Hummingbird Clethra is a good choice for rain gardens and other wet areas.
- It is also deer-resistant.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
Growing Zones: 3-9
| Mature Height: | 15-20 ft. |
| Sunlight: | Full-Sun |
| Mature Width: | 6-8 ft. |
| Botanical Name: | Trachelospermum jasminoides |
| Growth Rate: | Moderate |
