{"title":"Clethra (Summersweet)","description":"\u003cp\u003eEnrich your borders with our Clethra range to achieve a intense, late-summer sensory atmosphere. These exceptionally hardy, deciduous shrubs are celebrated for their glossy, serrated foliage and spectacular pendant honey-scented flower spikes. Order Clethra online for moisture-loving, shade-tolerant specimens that offer vibrant golden-yellow autumn transitions, vital late-season nectar, and a sophisticated, woodland-inspired presence in damp UK hollows, shaded cottage gardens, and large patio containers.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"clethra-alnifolia","title":"Clethra alnifolia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eClethra alnifolia is a hardy deciduous shrub admired for its strongly fragrant summer blooms and dependable growth habit. In mid to late summer, slender upright racemes of small white flowers rise above glossy green leaves, producing a noticeable sweet scent and attracting bees and other beneficial insects. As the season shifts, the foliage turns soft shades of yellow, adding autumn interest. Well suited to UK conditions, it grows best in moist, well-drained acidic to neutral soils and performs reliably in full sun or partial shade, making it an excellent choice for woodland-style gardens, mixed borders, and consistently damp planting areas.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"W001","offers":[{"title":"3.6 litre pot","offer_id":52656289382736,"sku":"CLALNIFOC364050F","price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/1873\/1600\/files\/image_1920_47d2a65f-bb8f-4fe5-85b6-dab717675ca3.jpg?v=1770394822"},{"product_id":"clethra-alnifolia-anne-bidwell","title":"Clethra alnifolia 'Anne Bidwell'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eClethra alnifolia ‘Anne Bidwell’ is a dependable deciduous shrub chosen for its strongly scented white flower spikes and valuable late-season display. Flowering from mid to late summer, upright clusters of small white blooms appear above fresh green foliage, providing nectar for pollinators when colour in the garden is limited. As the season cools, the leaves shift to soft yellow tones, adding autumn interest. Fully hardy in UK conditions, it prefers moist, well-drained acidic to neutral soil and grows reliably in full sun or partial shade, making it well suited to woodland planting, mixed borders, and damp garden positions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"W001","offers":[{"title":"3.6 litre pot","offer_id":52656289448272,"sku":"CLAABIDWC363040F","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 litre pot","offer_id":52656289481040,"sku":"CLAABIDWC106080F","price":48.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/1873\/1600\/files\/image_1920_1933e1ef-032a-45d1-b166-42b361baebb5.jpg?v=1770394824"},{"product_id":"clethra-alnifolia-hummingbird","title":"Clethra alnifolia 'Hummingbird'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eClethra alnifolia ‘Hummingbird’ is a hardy, deciduous shrub grown for its abundant summer flower spikes and strong appeal to pollinators. From mid- to late summer, upright racemes of fragrant, pure white flowers rise above rich green foliage, creating a striking display that attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbird-mimicking insects. The compact, rounded habit makes it suitable for borders, woodland edges and cottage-style gardens, while its reliable performance in moist, well-drained acidic to neutral soils ensures consistent health and colour. Thriving in full sun or light shade and fully hardy in UK conditions, ‘Hummingbird’ combines long-lasting blooms with low maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"W001","offers":[{"title":"3.6 litre pot","offer_id":52656289513808,"sku":"CLAHUMMNC363040F","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 litre pot","offer_id":52656289546576,"sku":"CLAHUMMNC1060","price":48.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/1873\/1600\/files\/image_1920_e550271a-a9db-4320-9a70-9cb8d9a08ce3.jpg?v=1770394825"},{"product_id":"clethra-alnifolia-ruby-spice","title":"Clethra alnifolia 'Ruby Spice'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eClethra alnifolia ‘Ruby Spice’ is a compact deciduous shrub grown for its standout late-summer scent and unusually deep flower colour. From mid to late summer, dense upright spikes of dark rose-pink flowers emerge above fresh green foliage, filling the air with a strong, sweet fragrance and providing an important nectar source for pollinating insects. Well adapted to UK gardens, it prefers consistently moist, well-drained acidic to neutral soil and grows happily in full sun or partial shade. With its restrained size, long seasonal interest, and minimal maintenance needs, ‘Ruby Spice’ is particularly effective in mixed borders, woodland-style planting, and damp garden positions where colour and fragrance are needed later in the year.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"W001","offers":[{"title":"3.6 litre pot","offer_id":52656289775952,"sku":"CLARSPICC363040F","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/1873\/1600\/files\/image_1920_ded961fe-73eb-43be-ac91-c628ca8228be.jpg?v=1770394826"},{"product_id":"clethra-alnifolia-sixteen-candles","title":"Clethra alnifolia 'Sixteen Candles'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eClethra alnifolia ‘Sixteen Candles’ is a slow-growing, deciduous shrub bred for its short stature and prominent summer flowering. In mid to late summer, it produces vertical spikes of small, white, highly scented flowers that rise clearly above the foliage, adding height and interest without overwhelming surrounding plants. The leaves are a rich green through summer before fading to pale yellow as autumn approaches. Exceptionally well suited to UK gardens, it prefers moisture-retentive but free-draining acidic to neutral soil and grows reliably in sun or partial shade. Its compact form and strong seasonal presence make it especially useful for smaller gardens, front-of-border positions, and woodland-style planting where late-season fragrance and structure are important.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"W001","offers":[{"title":"3.6 litre pot","offer_id":52656289808720,"sku":"CLASCANDC363040NOF","price":20.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 litre pot","offer_id":52656289841488,"sku":"CLASCANDC106080F","price":48.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/1873\/1600\/files\/image_1920_110cb464-85ad-4c7a-8e0f-6aa08fbb566f.jpg?v=1770394828"},{"product_id":"clethra-alnifolia-vanilla-spice","title":"Clethra alnifolia 'Vanilla Spice'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eClethra alnifolia ‘Vanilla Spice’ is a robust, deciduous shrub grown for its strongly perfumed summer flowers and dependable garden performance. In mid to late summer, upright spires of creamy-white blooms rise above healthy green foliage, releasing a noticeable sweet fragrance and providing a valuable nectar source for pollinating insects. As autumn approaches, the leaves gradually take on pale yellow shades, adding extra seasonal interest. Well suited to UK conditions, it prefers moisture-retentive but free-draining acidic to neutral soil and performs reliably in both sun and partial shade, making it an excellent choice for mixed borders, woodland-style planting, and damp garden positions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"W001","offers":[{"title":"3.6 litre pot","offer_id":52656289874256,"sku":"CLAVSPICC363040F","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 litre pot","offer_id":52656289907024,"sku":"CLAVSPICC106080F","price":48.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/1873\/1600\/files\/image_1920_b9b28e1e-ad09-478b-89d8-df3997ce10ea.jpg?v=1770394830"},{"product_id":"clethra-barbinervis","title":"Clethra barbinervis","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eClethra barbinervis is a distinctive deciduous shrub or small tree grown for its subtle summer flowers, attractive foliage, and highly ornamental bark. 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