Clethra alnifolia - P9

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Scheineller.

Bulletpoints
* red-brown shoots * strongly scented flowers * attractive yellow-red autumn colouring * shade tolerant

Leaves
Attractive yellow-red autumn colouring.

Bark
Dark brown, rolling bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Growth habit
Bush pepper is upright and broad in structure.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Clethra alnifolia thrives on all acidic, humus-rich and sufficiently moist soils.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Cut back boldly in spring so that the plant grows compactly.

Flower
The white flowers appear in clusters from July to September. These are strongly scented.

Use
Ornamental shrub

Shoots
The shoots of Clethra alnifolia are red-brown in colour.

Root
Clethra alnifolia is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched, runner-forming roots.