Multiple Vanilla Spice® Summersweet (Clethra alnifolia ‘Caleb’) by Proven Winners bushes growing in a row atop a bed of mulch.

Vanilla Spice® Summersweet

Regular Price: $37.95

Sale Price: $37.95
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Overview

Uses: Perennial flowering compact shrub that produces large and fragrant summer blooms. Great for wet sites and rain gardens!

Benefits: A standout petite shrub with attractive glossy, dark green leaves and extra large flowers. The individual flowers are fragrant, pure white and roughly double the size of typical clethra blooms. Yellow fall foliage. Very easy to grow. Attracts pollinators.

USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 - 9

Sun: Full sun to partial shade

Life Cycle: Perennial

Mature Height: 3' - 6'

Mature Width: 3' - 6'

Bloom Season: Summer

Summary

Summer fragrance!

Make summer nights more magical with the delightful scent of Vanilla Spice® Summersweet from Proven Winners®. Extra large flowers are twice the size of conventional varieties for a bold display. Brilliant yellow fall color, too!

Useful for borders, specimens, and rain gardens.

Native to North America.

Naturally forms a tight, compact mound.

Deer resistant.

Attracts butterflies.

Space a minimum of 5' apart from each other (if planting multiple Summersweets).

Care

Summersweet Care

Provide full sun or partial sun. Too little light will cause growth issues.

Fertilization is suggested, especially if soil is poor. Our slow release fertilizer is a great option.

We suggest pruning to shape in late spring (after established) to encourage a dense, well branched and full-bodied plant; avoid cutting into thick stems.

Water regularly, especially after planting prior to establishment. Attempt to keep soil constantly moist, but not wet. It's suggested to place 2"-3" of mulch under this plant to help retain a light degree of ground moisture and to prevent the growth of weeds around the base.

Size

Size of Summersweet for Sale Online

The Vanilla Spice® Summersweet that we sell online will ship in a greenhouse grade grow pot. Each plant will be appropriately sized for its pot. Please contact us with any specific questions.

Size of Summersweet When Mature

Vanilla Spice® Summersweet will reach mature heights of 3' - 6' and mature widths of 3' - 6'.

Additional Information

What is the botanical name of Vanilla Spice® Summersweet?

Its botanical name is Clethra alnifolia ‘Caleb’.

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Summersweet

It came quickly and was in good shape. Now planted and watering every day, especially with the extreme heat. Hope it will survive and thrive. Looks like a lovely addition to our garden.

First-time buyer; very pleased.

Shipped quickly & plants were well protected for the trip. Arrived nice & healthy.

Thanks for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that your first experience with us was so positive and that your Vanilla Spice® Summersweet arrived healthy and well-protected. We appreciate your business and the time you took to share your thoughts. Happy gardening! ✨

First timer

I'm slowly transitioning my "lawn" into a no mow haven for wildlife and ordered 3 Summersweet shrubs from Almanac. The plants arrived in pristine condition...beautiful, full bushy, perfect plants packed far better than any other plants I've ordered from anywhere! No damage whatsoever and no dirt scattered in the box...and biodegradable packing material. Can't ask for more. A huge thank you from me❣️

Thanks for the amazing review, Anne! We're so happy to hear that your Vanilla Spice® Summersweet shrubs arrived in pristine condition. It’s wonderful to know that our packing impressed you and that your no-mow haven for wildlife is off to a great start. We appreciate your business and the time you took to share your experience. A huge thank you right back to you! ❣️✨