Vanilla Spice
Clethra alnifolia 'Caleb'
In growth
JFMAMJJASOND
In bloom
JFMAMJJASOND
Planting Guide
| Spacing | 3-5 ft apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at soil level |
| Chilling hours | 1000 |
| Life expectancy | 10+ years |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Planted | 2023 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Sun - Partial Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Average to High |
| Soil type | Moist, acidic, well-drained |
| Soil pH | 5.0-6.5 |
| Zones | 4-9 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Shrub |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Ovate (Egg-shaped) |
| Foliage colour | Dark Green |
| Bloom | White |
| Fruit | Capsule |
| Evergreen | Deciduous |
Root System
| System | Fibrous/Adventitious Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Mixed Fine & Coarse |
| Function | Mixed Orders |
| Propagation | Softwood cuttings, division |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Butterflies, Bees, Hummingbirds |
|---|---|
| Deer | Deer Resistant |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic |
| Edibility | Inedible |
| Companions | Itea, Hydrangea, Ferns |
Where it came from
| Grower | Proven Winners |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
Maintain consistent moisture.
Maintenance
Prune in late winter if necessary.
Cleanup
Remove dead wood in early spring.
Notes
Known for extra-large fragrant blooms.