Summer Sweet -

: Performs well in anything from full sun to full shade . Afternoon shade is often preferred in hotter climates.

Are you planning to use Summersweet for a , such as a privacy screen or a rain garden? Clethra - A Growing Guide for Summersweet Shrubs summer sweet

: Experts at Hawk's Landscape suggest using an acidic liquid fertilizer (like Miracid) 3–4 times per year, typically from April through mid-July. : Performs well in anything from full sun to full shade

: Produces 3- to 6-inch upright spikes of white or pink flowers from mid to late summer, a time when most other shrubs have finished blooming. Clethra - A Growing Guide for Summersweet Shrubs

According to guides from Garden Design and Plant Addicts , this shrub is exceptionally adaptable:

: It blooms on new wood, so it should be pruned in early spring while still dormant to encourage vigorous new growth and more flowers.