Clethra alnifolia 'Ruby Spice'
Summersweet
Ruby Spice has small, rich, rose-pink fragrant flowers in mid-summer that keep their pink color in spite of heat in the summer. Blooms have a cinnamon fragrance. Glossy, dark green leaves become golden yellow in the fall. Attracts butterflies! Clethra is shade tolerant but will withstand full sun.
- Fragrant rose-pink flowers.
- Glossy dark geen foliage.
- Attracts butterflies.
Clethra does best in moist, rich soils. In some climates, it will actually grow in boggy conditions.
Characteristics & Attributes
Height: 6-8 feet
Spread: 3-4 feet
Hardiness Zone:
- 4-9