Clethra alnifolia 'Ruby Spice' / SUMMERSWEET
Clethra alnifolia 'Ruby Spice', commonly known as Summersweet, is a deciduous shrub that blooms in mid to late summer, featuring dense, fragrant spikes of deep pink to ruby-red flowers. These sweet-smelling blooms attract pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, making it a valuable addition to pollinator gardens. 'Ruby Spice' has glossy, dark green foliage that provides an appealing backdrop to the vibrant flowers, which also contrast beautifully against the autumn foliage as the leaves turn yellow to orange. This shrub thrives in moist, well-drained soil and performs well in full sun to partial shade, making it versatile for a range of garden settings. With its striking flower color, fragrant blooms, and pollinator-friendly nature, Clethra alnifolia 'Ruby Spice' is a stunning and low-maintenance choice for any garden.
· ORIGIN - NC Native cv.
· EXPOSURE PREFERENCE - sun
· FLOWER COLOR - rosy pink
· HEIGHT - 4-6 ft
· HABIT - deciduous
· MOISTURE - moist/well drained
· HARDINESS ZONES - 4-9
Clethra alnifolia 'Ruby Spice', commonly known as Summersweet, is a deciduous shrub that blooms in mid to late summer, featuring dense, fragrant spikes of deep pink to ruby-red flowers. These sweet-smelling blooms attract pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, making it a valuable addition to pollinator gardens. 'Ruby Spice' has glossy, dark green foliage that provides an appealing backdrop to the vibrant flowers, which also contrast beautifully against the autumn foliage as the leaves turn yellow to orange. This shrub thrives in moist, well-drained soil and performs well in full sun to partial shade, making it versatile for a range of garden settings. With its striking flower color, fragrant blooms, and pollinator-friendly nature, Clethra alnifolia 'Ruby Spice' is a stunning and low-maintenance choice for any garden.
· ORIGIN - NC Native cv.
· EXPOSURE PREFERENCE - sun
· FLOWER COLOR - rosy pink
· HEIGHT - 4-6 ft
· HABIT - deciduous
· MOISTURE - moist/well drained
· HARDINESS ZONES - 4-9
Clethra alnifolia 'Ruby Spice', commonly known as Summersweet, is a deciduous shrub that blooms in mid to late summer, featuring dense, fragrant spikes of deep pink to ruby-red flowers. These sweet-smelling blooms attract pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, making it a valuable addition to pollinator gardens. 'Ruby Spice' has glossy, dark green foliage that provides an appealing backdrop to the vibrant flowers, which also contrast beautifully against the autumn foliage as the leaves turn yellow to orange. This shrub thrives in moist, well-drained soil and performs well in full sun to partial shade, making it versatile for a range of garden settings. With its striking flower color, fragrant blooms, and pollinator-friendly nature, Clethra alnifolia 'Ruby Spice' is a stunning and low-maintenance choice for any garden.
· ORIGIN - NC Native cv.
· EXPOSURE PREFERENCE - sun
· FLOWER COLOR - rosy pink
· HEIGHT - 4-6 ft
· HABIT - deciduous
· MOISTURE - moist/well drained
· HARDINESS ZONES - 4-9
