Description
Clethra alnifolia 'Ruby Spice' (Summersweet)
'Ruby Spice' is a standout variety of Summersweet, offering vibrant ruby-pink flower spikes with an intoxicating fragrance. Blooming in mid-to-late summer when many shrubs have finished, it brings fresh color and scent to shady or moist garden spots.
This compact, upright shrub attracts butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollinators while being deer-resistant and low-maintenance. It is ideal for woodland edges, mixed borders, rain gardens, or near ponds and streams where soil stays consistently moist.
- � Dense clusters of ruby-pink, fragrant blooms
- � Attracts butterflies & hummingbirds
- � Compact size great for small gardens
- � Deer-resistant & low-maintenance
- � Mature Size: 3–6 ft. tall, 3–5 ft. wide
- ☀️ Sun to partial shade; thrives in moist soils
Note: Excellent choice for naturalized areas, borders, or as a foundation planting. Blooms even in partial shade where other flowering shrubs may struggle.
Growing Zones: 4–8 outdoors
| Mature Height: | 3–6 ft. |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Mature Width: | 3–5 ft. |
| Botanical Name: | Clethra alnifolia 'Ruby Spice' |
| Growth Rate: | Moderate |
| Bloom Time: | Mid to Late Summer |
| Type: | Deciduous Shrub |
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I have 2 other Ruby spice in the same vicinity, one I grew from a starter, they are thriving. For the price I paid my experience with other online vendors is that I usually receive a developed plant with quite a lot of branches/stalks. This was two years ago (still no leaves) and I'm still a little upset about it. The other plant I ordered at the same time was also a stick but at least it grows foliage.
Arrived quickly, well packaged and in good condition.
Arrived quickly, well packaged and in good condition.
I have 2 other Ruby spice in the same vicinity, one I grew from a starter, they are thriving. For the price I paid my experience with other online vendors is that I usually receive a developed plant with quite a lot of branches/stalks. This was two years ago (still no leaves) and I'm still a little upset about it. The other plant I ordered at the same time was also a stick but at least it grows foliage.
Received my plant almost two weeks ago. Planted it in the front yard. Seems to be holding up well.
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