Clethra alnifolia 'Ruby Spice' - Summersweet
Clethra alnifolia 'Ruby Spice' - Summersweet

Summersweet

Clethra alnifolia 'Ruby Spice'

  • Deep pink panicles of fragrant florets
  • Seed heads persist through the winter into the next season
  • Late to emerge in spring, lustrous green leaves turn yellow in the fall
  • Upright, flat-topped, oval habit
  • Bloom Time: Summer

ZONE:
3

COLOUR:
Pink

HEIGHT:
1-2 m

SPREAD:
1-1 m

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:


Clethra grows naturally in wet places, and prefers acidic soil. It tolerates a wide variety of soils and conditions, including shade and salt. Suckering fairly freely, it may need some maintenance. Even in shade, Clethra will flower profusely, ideal for woodland gardens and rain gardens.

Additional Notes about Summersweet:


Flowering in mid to late summer, when most shrubs are done, this shrub is a great choice for pollinator gardens.