Ruby Spice Summersweet
Clethra alnifolia 'Ruby Spice'
Pronunciation: KLEE-thra al-nee-FOH-lee-uh
SKU #02753
| Description | Fragrant spikes of small rich rose-pink flowers stand above glossy green foliage in the summer. Compact habit makes this a good choice for small gardens in shrub borders and mixed into perennial borders. Deciduous. |
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| Light | Partial sun |
| Watering | Keep soil moist to wet. |
| Blooms | Summer |
| Mature Size | Reaches 4 to 6 ft. tall, 3 to 5 ft. wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
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| Special Features | Easy Care, Fall Color, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Very Wet Areas |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Hedge |
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| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Boxwood (Buxus); Weigela (Weigela); Coneflower (Echinacea); Dogwood (Cornus); Aster (Aster); Ninebark (Physocarpus) |
| Care | Provide moist, humus-rich, slightly acidic, well-drained soil; avoid hot, dry sites. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Fertilize before new growth begins in early spring. Blooms on current season's growth; prune annually in late winter to promote vigorous new growth. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-9
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