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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.
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