Hardiness
Hardiness zones 3–9
Discover the plant
Sweet Pepperbush 'Hummingbird'
FamilyClethraceae
Clethra alnifolia ‘Hummingbird’ is a compact and very floriferous ornamental shrub, appreciated for its fragrant summer flowering and its excellent adaptation to moist soils. This dwarf selection forms a dense and rounded habit, ideal for small gardens, borders, and plantings in cool or poorly drained areas. In summer, it is abundantly covered with upright clusters of small, intensely fragrant white flowers, rich in nectar, which strongly attract pollinating insects. Its deciduous dark green foliage turns beautiful golden yellow in autumn, extending the plant's decorative interest. Very hardy and perfectly adapted to Quebec conditions, ‘Hummingbird’ stands out for its generous flowering, its manageable size, and its ease of cultivation.
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Fertilization
Acid-loving fertilizer in spring. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Not recommended – use Bionik rooting agent or ground bone.
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodSummer
Flower colorWhite
Foliage colorGreen
Foliage typeObsolete
FruitingSmall, persistent brown capsules
Maximum height1 to 1.2 m (39 to 48 inches)
Maximum width1.2 m (4 feet)
Growth rateaverage
Hardiness zoneHardiness zones 3–9
Minimum temperature'-34°C
