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Clethra alnifolia 'Mrs. Campbell'
Sweet Pepperbush
Plant Type:
DECIDUOUS SHRUBSClethra alnifolia 'Mrs. Campbell' - The distinguishing feature of 'Mrs. Campbell' is that flowers are openly branched standing an average of 7 inches tall. The gestalt of the branched spikes is large, open and airy as compared to the inflorescence of 'Anne Bidwell' which is composed of quite vertical, densely set stems; the inflorescence is strikingly large as compared to the straight species. The white summer spikes emit a sweet spicy fragrance on this selected Sweet Pepperbush. The glossy foliage is an attractive medium-dark green foliage turning a respectable bright yellow to golden yellow in autumn. Dried inflorescence hold in the winter landscape providing a bit of embroidery atop the shrub. Stems are attractive. Selected in Virginia. Established potted Sweet Pepperbush from cutting.
Characteristics and Attributes for Clethra alnifolia 'Mrs. Campbell'
Season of Interest (Flowering)
- Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage)
- Spring / Summer / Autumn
Interesting Bark
- Exfoliating
Autumn Interest
- Autumn Leaf Color
Nature Attraction
- Honey Bees & Native Bees
- Deer Resistant
- Butterflies
Light
- Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade
- Full Sun
Attributes
- Shrub Border
- Hedgerow
- Edging
- Grouping
- Natural Garden
- Fragrant
- Wildlife Garden
Growth Rate in the Garden
- Moderately Fast
Soil
- Draining
- Fertile
Origins
- Eastern North America
Propagated By
- Cutting Grown