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Clethra alnifolia 'Paniculata'

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Summer flowering shrub . The size after 10 years is 200 cm. The flower colour is white. This plant is completely hardy.The flowering period is July - August.

Location of the plant shown in the first picture : Kwekerij PlantenTuin Esveld

Date taken : 25.07.2007

Common name : Sweet pepper bush

Family : Clethraceae

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© first picture : PlantenTuin Esveld

© picture 2 : PlantenTuin Esveld, location picture : Sortimentstuin Harry van de Laar

© picture 3 : PlantenTuin Esveld, location picture : Nationale Plantentuin Meijse

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Characteristics of this plant
type of plant : shrub
soil type : good gardening soil
planting place : needs a partially shaded place
habit/form : loose growing
water requirement : needs normal water
wind tolerance : not susceptible to wind
the plant is deciduous
height approx : between 1.5 and 2 meter
width approx : between 1.5 and 2 meter
flower colour : white
leaf colour : green
leaf shape : leaves are narrow longitudinal
leaf size : between 5 and 10 cm
edibility : The plant is not edible
scent : flowers scented lightly
flowering period : august - september
hardiness : completely hardy
special feature good butterfly and/or bee plant