Ripple Effect™ Summersweet Clethra alnifolia
- Part Sun to Sun
- Sun
- Summer
- Fall
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36 - 60 Inches36 - 60 Inches36 - 60 Inches91cm - 1.5m91cm - 1.5m91cm - 1.5m
Features
Ripple Effect summersweet features upright blooms that perfume the summer garden. Each flower is angled in a slightly different way, bringing the illusion of movement to the space. Its dark green foliage stays attractive year-round. Use this mid-sized shrub just about anywhere, and watch it really thrive in wet or acidic soils.
Top reasons to grow Ripple Effect summersweet:
- Abundant fragrant flowers
- Attractive foliage
- North American native
Fragrant FlowerFall InterestAttracts:BeesButterfliesResists:DeerNative to North AmericaCharacteristics
Plant Type:ShrubShrub Type:DeciduousHeight Category:MediumGarden Height:36 - 60 Inches 91cm - 1.5mSpacing:36 - 60 Inches 91cm - 1.5mSpread:36 - 60 Inches 91cm - 1.5mFlower Colors:WhiteFlower Shade:WhiteFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:Dark GreenHabit:MoundedContainer Role:ThrillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:Part Sun to SunLight Requirement:SunThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBlooms On:New WoodBloom Time:SummerHardiness Zones:4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10bWater Category:AverageSoil Fertility Requirement:Average SoilUses:Border PlantUses:LandscapeUses:Mass PlantingUses Notes:Excellent for mixed borders or woodland gardens. Can also be used in wildlife gardens. Its small size makes it a good fit for narrow beds or smaller gardens. Also good as a foundation plant.
Maintenance Notes:Little care is needed for this plant. It may be pruned to shape in late winter/early spring. It holds its tight, dense shape so heavy pruning is rarely needed. If desired, apply a granular fertilizer formulated for woody plants in early spring. Tolerates damp soils.
Ripple Effect™ Clethra alnifolia 'SMNCAC' USPPAF, Can PBRAF
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