Name: Clethra a Ruby Spice #3
Brand: The Siebenthaler Company
SKU: Clethra a Ruby Spice #3
Price: 49.99 USD
Availability: InStock

Ruby Spice Summersweet

Showy, fragrant flowers

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Upright, oval, suckering, deciduous shrub perfect for mid summer color, even in wet, shady spots. Blooms in mid-summer with fragrant, bright pink flowers. Foliage is lustrous and dark green, becoming clear gold in the fall. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Slow to medium growth rate.

Botanical Name- Clethra alnifolia 'Ruby Spice'

Pronunciation- KLETH-ruh al-nih-FOH-lee-uh

Foliage- Deciduous

Mature Width- 4 ft

Mature Height- 6 ft

Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun

Soil Preferences- Requires a moist, acidic, high organic soil

Current Size- #3

Bloom Color- Pink

Bloom Time- Summer

Companion Plants- Athyrium filix-femina (woodland shade, contrasting textures)

Fauna Attracted- Bees (bumble, honey), butterflies, hummingbirds

Plant Habit- Shrub

Care Rating- Moderate

Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - C10

Yearly Care Instructions- Prune lightly in late winter, removing old or weak wood. Keep soil evenly moist and slightly acidic. Feed with compost in spring for improved blooms.

Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter or early spring, removing dead or weak branches. Light thinning enhances airflow and bloom production.

Fertilization Instructions- Use an acidic, slow-release fertilizer (e.g., 4-6-4) in spring; moderate feeding need. Clay soil benefits from organic matter to maintain moisture and acidity.

Fertilizer Recommendation- Holly-tone

Possible Issues- Scale insects, root rot

We offer in store pickup or local delivery within 20 miles of either store- Delivery and Planting Guide

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