HUMMINGBIRD SUMMERSWEET

3 gallon

$45.49

CLETHRA ALNIFOLIA 'HUMMINGBIRD'

$45.49

Hummingbird Clethra, or Summersweet, bears fragrant creamy-white flower spikes for up to six weeks in peak summer heat. Loved by hummingbirds and butterflies, this hardy native shrub is versatile and easy to grow, adding beauty and pollinator appeal to any landscape.

Quick Facts

Mature Height	2-4 feet
Mature Spread	3-5 feet
Grow Zone	USDA Zones 3-9
Bloom Time	June-July

Plant Care

Will this plant thrive in your climate?

Make sure you live within USDA Zones 3-9 by checking our Grow Zone Guide.

Don't Panic in Spring: Clethra is notoriously "late to wake up." It might still look like a bundle of dead sticks in May while everything else is green. Give it time; it's just a heavy sleeper.

Pollinator Magnet: As the name suggests, hummingbirds love it, but it’s also a primary nectar source for bees and butterflies during the "summer slump."

Suckering: It has a habit of spreading slowly via underground runners. If you want a tidy mound, just snip those suckers at the base once a year.

Blooms on new wood. Prune in late winter or very early spring if needed.

Prefers acidic, organic-rich soil. It is very salt-tolerant.

This variety is exceptionally hardy (down to Zone 3). Ensure the soil is moist before the first hard freeze. In late fall, apply a 2-3 inch layer of mulch around the base to protect the roots and retain moisture through the dormant season.

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