Clethra a Ruby Spice #3
Clethra a Ruby Spice #3
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
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