Clethra – Vanilla Spice®
Garden Height
36 - 72
Spacing
60 - 72
Spread
36 - 60
Habit
Upright
Container Role
Thriller
Flower Size
Tall
Flower Colors
White
Light Level
Part Sun to Sun, Sun

Attracts: Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Resists: Deer
Fragrant Flower
Native to North America
Fall Interest
Maintenance Notes
Prune to shape in late winter. Fertilize with a controlled release fertilizer in spring. Supplemental fertilizing with liquid fertilizer may be needed in summer. Tolerates damp soils.
Uses Notes
Ideal for mixed borders and naturalizing, especially wet and semi-shady sites.
Maintenance Category Easy
Water Category Average
Blooms On New Wood
Bloom Time
Flower Form Landscape