Clethra alnifolia ‘Summer Sparkler’
Clethra alnifolia 'Summer Sparkler' is a compact shrub with long, twisting racemes of white flowers that are fragrant and nectar-rich.
Clethra alnifolia ‘Summer Sparkler’, known as summersweet or sweet pepperbush, offers intensely fragrant, highly floriferous, foot-long, twisting racemes of densely packed white flowers that bloom from early to midsummer contrasting beautifully against its glossy green foliage. Grows 3-4 feet tall and wide. Performs best in partial sun. Very floriferous and dependable. Use in mixed shrub borders, or in partly shaded or woodland gardens or near water features in average to moist soils. Spreads by root suckers. Blooms on new wood. Nice golden yellow fall colour. Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. Deer resistant.
Common Name: Summersweet
Family: Clethraceae (The Clethra Family)
Zone Hardiness: 3-9
Light: Part Sun Full Sun Full Shade Part Shade
Height: 2-4'
Width: 3-5'
Primary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Secondary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Class: Deciduous
Type: Shrub
Bloom Time: Summer
Soil Moisture: Average, Moist, Wet
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: Yes
Berries:
Benefits: Hummingbirds Butterflies Bees
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Woodland, swamps and rocky places.
Award: AGM
Geographical Origin:
