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Summersweet

Abundant, fragrant flowers are long-lasting and do not fade in the sun. Native deciduous shrub turns bright yellow in fall. An excellent shrub for the back of the border or as a foundation plant. Tolerant of moist areas. Deer resistant.

Companion Plants

Hydrangea

Ninebark

Rhododendron

Plant Details

  • Common name

    Summersweet

  • Botanical name

    Clethra alnifolia

  • Variety

    Ruby Spice

  • Zone

    USDA Zone 4 (-30°F) to USDA Zone 9 (20°F).

  • Light

    Part sun

  • Height

    4-8' (1-2.5 m)

  • Habit

    Upright

  • Feed

    In spring

  • Water

    2-3 times per week

  • Bloom Color

    Pink

  • Bloom Time

    Summer

  • Maintenance

    Provide enough water in fall, before freeze

This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:

  • Valerie T.'s collection