Sweet Pepper Bush. An upright suckering shrub with glossy, oval, mid-green leaves. Spires of very fragrant bell-shaped flowers, with buds and flowers tinged pink. Max Height 2.5m. Max Spread 2.5m. Flowers August to September. Partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Clethra alnifolia ‘Rosea’
An upright suckering shrub with glossy, oval, mid-green leaves. Spires of very fragrant bell-shaped flowers, with buds and flowers tinged pink.
Additional information
| Generic | Clethra |
|---|---|
| Species | alnifolia |
| Varietry | 'Rosea' |
| Common Name | Sweet Pepper Bush |
| Flower Colour | pink |
| Soil | Acidic |
| Aspect | Partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 2.5m |
| Family | Clethraceae |
| Spread | 2.5m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Broadly columnar |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | August, September |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border, Woodland |
| Toxicity | |
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| Pruning Time | |
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