Clethra alnifolia 'Hummingbird' (coastal sweet pepper bush) bears showy, white and fragrant blooms during mid-summer. This deciduous shrub is upright and has deep green foliage that is glossy and medium textured. The fruit produced by Clethra alnifolia 'Hummingbird' (coastal sweet pepper bush) is showy. The bark is smooth in texture. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning deciduous shrub which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses
Alpine or rock garden, bedding plant, border, ground cover, hedge, foundation, mass planting, naturalization and specimen.
Special Characteristics
This deciduous shrub attracts hummingbirds and butterflies to your garden. Clethra alnifolia 'Hummingbird' tolerates wet sites and salt. In the fall, Clethra alnifolia 'Hummingbird' offers a beautiful display of autumn colour, and during the winter it continues to provide interest in your garden.
Cautions
Bees and wasps are attracted to Clethra alnifolia 'Hummingbird' (coastal sweet pepper bush) so be careful when you are working around the plant. Also allow some buffer space around the plant in your garden design for walkways or living space in your garden. Where conditions are favourable, Clethra alnifolia 'Hummingbird' (coastal sweet pepper bush) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control.
