Clethra Species, Delavay Summersweet

This plant is sold in our local nursery and I have been told it will do well. I was attracted to it because of the incredible fragrance. ...Read MoreIt is like a combination on Vanilla and Anise. People were stopping me so they could smell it on my way to put it in the car. It is a late summer bloomer.

I planted my Clethra in 1990 as a small shrub. It is has matured to about 12' high with light pink fragrant flowers. Self-rooting runners...Read More have provided shrubs for friends. Seems to enjoy partial shade and acidic New England soil.