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Clethra alnifolia 'Ruby Spice'
Sweet Pepperbush
Plant Type:
DECIDUOUS SHRUBSClethra alnifolia 'Ruby Spice' - Found as a branch sport of 'Pink Spires' by Andy Brand at Broken Arrow Nursery 'Ruby Spice' displays a much deeper, darker pink fragrant inflorescence. Flowers occur mid- to late summer on this extraordinary Sweet Pepperbush. It's a quick, large and upright grower with handsome green leaves which turn bright yellow in autumn. The seed heads hold up to winter snows and are attractive in this season. Full to mostly sunny siting in fertile, moisture retaining soil will provide the best culture. 'Ruby Spice' is an excellent bee and butterfly plant. Cutting grown.
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Characteristics and Attributes for Clethra alnifolia 'Ruby Spice'
Season of Interest (Flowering)
- Summer / Late Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage)
- Spring / Summer / Autumn
Interesting Bark
- Exfoliating
Autumn Interest
- Fruit / Berries / Seed Heads
- Autumn Leaf Color
Nature Attraction
- Deer Resistant
- Butterflies
- Hummingbirds
- Honey Bees & Native Bees
Light
- Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade
- Full Sun
Attributes
- Hedgerow
- Natural Garden
- Massing
- Shrub Border
Growth Rate in the Garden
- Moderately Fast
Soil
- Fertile
- Draining
- Moist
Origins
- Garden Origin
Propagated By
- Cutting Grown