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‘Ruby Spice’
Summersweet
Clethra alnifolia
'Ruby Spice'
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- Native to North America
- Fragrant
- Deer resistant
- Description
'Ruby Spice' is a truly special clethra, with the best pink flowers you'll find on the species. Deep reddish-pink flowers don't fade to white, and their fragrance attracts butterflies to the summer garden. This deer resistant native plant has nice yellow fall foliage, too. Missouri Botanical Garden Plant of Merit.
- USDA Zone
- 4 - 9 (-30°F/-34.4°C)
- Exposure
- Full sun, Part sun
- Height
- 3 - 6'
- Width
- 3 - 6'
- Finish Time
- 1 season
- Type
- Deciduous
- Bloom Time
- Summer
- Flower Color
- Pink
- Foliage Color
- Green
- Liner Sizes
- 2 1/4", 4"
General Care
Soil
Grows well in moist and even wet soil though it will tolerate some dryness once established. Prefers soil pH on the acidic side.Pruning
If pruning is desired, do so in early spring, when the new growth begins to appear on the stems.Uses
Foundation plantings; mixed borders; wildlife gardens; naturalizing.Growing Tips
Clethra is a reliable choice for flowering in shaded conditions, though flowering, fragrance, and fall color are all at their best with at least a few hours of sun each day.Features: Fall interest, Attracts pollinators, Fragrant, Native, Deer resistant, Clay soil, Salt tolerant
Filters: Botanical genus: Clethra, Common name: Summersweet, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Summer, Pink flowers, Green foliage
Features: Fall interest, Attracts pollinators, Fragrant, Native, Deer resistant, Clay soil, Salt tolerant
Filters: Botanical genus: Clethra, Common name: Summersweet, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Summer, Pink flowers, Green foliage