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Clethra alnifolia 'Paniculata'

Low MaintenanceFragrant

Genus: Clethra
Family: Clethraceae
Common Names: panicled white alder

About this plant

'Paniculata' is a bushy deciduous medium-sized shrub with finely-toothed, obovate leaves, and small fragrant white flowers in panicles at the shoot-tips

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Hardiness

H5

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadePartial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

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Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingSouth FacingNorth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moist, acidic soils in a sheltered position in partial shade or shade

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate by seed or softwood cuttings

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground Cover

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years