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Vanilla Spice® Summersweet
Clethra alnifolia 'Caleb' USPP21589, Can PP4167
A compact, fragrant shrub with extra-large white blooms for late summer interest.
- Plant Type
- Shrubs & Roses
- Width
- 3-6 Ft.
- Height
- 3-6 Ft.
- USDA hardiness zone
- 4 - 9
- Sun requirements
- Full Sun, Part Shade, Full Shade
- Plant developer
- Proven Winners
- Design image count
- 1
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This compact deciduous shrub is celebrated for its exceptionally large, fragrant white flower spikes that bloom in late summer. It features a rounded, densely-branched habit with glossy dark green foliage that transitions to a vibrant golden-yellow in autumn. Thriving in full sun to full shade, it prefers consistently moist, acidic, and sandy soils, making it ideal for rain gardens, woodland borders, or foundation plantings. It is notably deer-resistant and highly attractive to pollinators.