Clethra alnifolia 'Vanilla Spice'

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Clethra 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.

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Key Features

Plants by type
  • Shrubs
Flower Colour
  • White
Eventual Height
  • 1-1.5m
Flowering Month
  • August
  • September
Planting Position
  • Shade
  • Part shade
Features
  • Deciduous
  • Scented

How to care for Clethra alnifolia 'Vanilla Spice'

Light:
Partial shade to light sun (performs very well in shade; avoid hot, dry positions).

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 a compact, upright habit.

Thrives in partial shade, making it ideal for woodland gardens.

Grown for its strongly vanilla-scented white flower spikes in summer.

Flowers are highly attractive to bees and other pollinators.

Foliage turns golden-yellow in autumn.

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

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