Clethra alnifolia 'Anne Bidwell'
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Clethra alnifolia 'Anne Bidwell'

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Clethra 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.
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Key Features

Plants by type
  • Shrubs
Flower Colour
  • White
Eventual Height
  • 1.5-2m
Flowering Month
  • August
  • September
Planting Position
  • Part shade
Features
  • Deciduous
  • Scented

How to care for Clethra alnifolia 'Anne Bidwell'

Light:
Partial shade to full sun (best flowering in light shade).

Soil:
Moist, humus-rich, acidic to neutral soil; ideal for damp or woodland conditions.

Water:
Water regularly while establishing; prefers consistently moist soil.

Pruning:
Minimal pruning required; remove dead or damaged wood in late winter if needed.

Hardiness:
Very hardy in temperate climates.

Feeding:
Apply a mulch or ericaceous/general-purpose fertiliser in spring.

Notes

Deciduous shrub with an upright, spreading habit.

Grown for its fragrant white flower spikes in summer.

Flowers are highly attractive to bees and other pollinators.

Foliage turns yellow in autumn, adding seasonal interest.

Excellent for woodland gardens, shaded borders, and damp areas.

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