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Ruby Spice Summersweet Clethra

Ruby Spice Summersweet Clethra

Cary Award 2000 First Choice Award 1998 Non-fading deep reddish-pink flower spikes with spicy cinnamon scent to attract butterflies . Blooms in late summer. Lustrous dark green foliage; attractive yellow fall color. Prefers partial shade but does okay in full sun. Prefers moist, acid soil. Tolerates wet soil. Requires mild winter protection in very cold/windy microclimates. Photo courtesy of our friends at R.A. Dudley Wholesale Nursery in Thompson, GA. Ornamental Characteristics Category Flowering Shrub Environmental Characteristics

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$ 20.00 $ 20.00
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  • Growth Rate
  • Sun Preferences
  • Water Preferences
  • Cold Hardiness Zone
  • Fruits
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Specifications

Size 3 gallon container, 7 gallon container, 5 gallon container, 4 gallon container
Latin Name Clethra alnifolia 'Ruby Spice'
Foliage Type Deciduous
Height 6'-10'
Spread 6'-10'
Shape Upright, spreading
Primary Foliage Color (Glossy) Green
Seasonal Foliage Color Yellow
Flowering Season Summer
Flower Color Reddish-pink
Growth Rate Moderate
Sun Preferences Sun to partial shade
Water Preferences Moist (not wet): Ensure planting area provides adequate drainage.
Cold Hardiness Zone 3-9
Fruits N/A