Pink tinged flowers are held erect in spires up to 15cm. long from late summer to mid autumn. Foliage is downy when young and then turn yellow in autumn. Grow in acid humus rich soil in a lightly shaded moist well drained site. Height and spread 2m (6')
Common NameSweet Pepperbush, Summersweet
Approx Height (10 yrs.)120-180 cm (48-72")
Soil TypeAll
Soil pHAcid
AspectSun
HardinessHardy
Flowering TimeSummer to Autumn
Evergreen/DeciduousDeciduous
Plants for PollinatorsPlants for Pollinators
Specimen PlantSpecimen Plant
Flower ColourPink
FragranceFragrant
Plant TypeShrubs