Clethra 'Hummingbird' Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Clethra alnifolia 'Hummingbird' is a shrub that often attracts pollinators such as butterflies and hummingbirds. This plant has dense, fragrant inflorescences and is frequently used as ornaments in the front yard. Its flowers usually bloom throughout the summer. This plant likes moist, acidic soil with good drainage.
Common Name |
the coastal sweetpepperbush or summer sweet
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Plant Type
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Shrubs
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Clethra alnifolia 'Hummingbird'
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Genus
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Clethra
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Family
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Clethraceae
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Order
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Ericales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Clethra 'Hummingbird' Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Clethra 'Hummingbird'.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Clethra 'Hummingbird' needs water once every
7 days in 0.9
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Clethra 'Hummingbird' needs about 0.225 L per 7 days. |
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Clethra 'Hummingbird' Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Clethra 'Hummingbird' to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 6 hours
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Temperature |
65°F
to 75°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
Clethra 'Hummingbird' prefers Medium humidity levels, between 40% and 60%. |
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Clethra 'Hummingbird' Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Clethra 'Hummingbird'. |
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Suitability in pots |
7L
Clethra 'Hummingbird' plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 7L. |
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Soil type |
chalk
clay
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
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Clethra 'Hummingbird' Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Clethra 'Hummingbird' plant. |
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Maximum Height |
48 Inches or
2 meters
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Spread |
60 Inches or
2 meters
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Color |
Green
White
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Characteristics |
Fragrant
Plant of Merit
Showy
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Is Clethra 'Hummingbird' toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
Coastal Garden
Informal and Cottage
Prairie and Meadow
Traditional Garden
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Clethra 'Hummingbird' Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Clethra 'Hummingbird', when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
stem cutting
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Flowering season |
summer
autumn
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Clethra 'Hummingbird' Native Region |
Find out where the Clethra 'Hummingbird' plant originated. |
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Country |
North America
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