Flowering Shrubs and Trees Sweet pepper bush, Summersweet (Clethra) care, characteristics and Photo

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Characteristics Flowering Shrubs and Trees Sweet pepper bush, Summersweet. Growth rate medium growing. Flower size small. Fragrant flower fragrance. Timing of flowering autumn, august. Height of plant (cm) 150-200 cm. Flower colour pink, white. Landscape use group planting, specimen, hedge. Cold hardiness zone 3 (-40 to -34°c), 4 (-34 to -29°c), 5 (-29 to -23°c), 6 (-23 to -18°c), 7 (-18 to -12°c), 8 (-12 to -7°c), 9 (-7 to -1°c). Shelter in winter shelter is not required. Light needs semi-shade. Neutral soil. Not poisonous plant. Frost resistance. Water needs moderate, high. Loamy soil.