Clethra alnifolia 'Pink Spires' (Pink Spires Clethra)


Botanical Information

FamilyClethraceae
GenusClethra
Speciesalnifolia
Cultivar'Pink Spires'
CategoryWoody

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone4 - 8
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone2a - 8a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7 - H4
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)(-32) - (-7)
Temperature (°F)(-25) - 20
Height0.9m - 2.4m
Spread1.2m - 1.8m
GrowthSlow
Flowering PeriodJuly, August

Description and Growing Information

CultivationMedium to wet soil, full sun to partial shade.
Notable SpecimensThe Gradens of Fanshawe College, London, Ontario, Canada.
Flower DescriptionBeautiful spikes of fragrant pink flowers that rise above the foliage.

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