Overview

Clethra pringlei is a bushy shrubs in the genus Clethra, part of the Clethraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Clethra pringlei grows best in partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and acid pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden and low maintenance.

About

Clethra pringlei is a bushy, deciduous cultivar of the Clethra genus, which comprises trees and shrubs known for their simple leaves and small, fragrant white flowers arranged in racemes or panicles. This cultivar thrives in partial shade and prefers a sheltered position with fertile, well-drained, acidic soil such as loam or sand that remains moist. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suitable for cottage and informal gardens and requires low maintenance. Interest is primarily in spring and summer when the plant displays its characteristic floral display.

About the genus

Clethra is a genus of flowering shrubs or small trees erected as a genus by Linnaeus in 1753.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Clethra

Sunlight

Partial shade

Soil type

Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Acid

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

South-facing, North-facing, West-facing, East-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H5

Plant details

Clethra pringlei size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Shrubs

Habit

Bushy

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Cottage and informal garden, Low Maintenance

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Clethra pringlei

Propagation

Seed in spring or autumn, Softwood cuttings in early summer

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions