Vibrant pink buds open to deep pink flowers that don’t fade. The foliage is lustrous dark green on a compact plant. Selected from native species.
Product Description
CLETHRA alnifolia ‘Ruby Spice’ – Ruby Spice Summersweet
Vibrant pink buds open to deep pink flowers that don’t fade. The foliage is lustrous dark green on a compact plant. Leaves turn yellow in fall. A very popular plant for pollinators in late summer. Developed as a branch sport of Pinkspire Clethra and introduced by Dr. Richard Jaynes. Selected from native species.
Sun: Full Sun/Part Shade
Soil: Sand, Loam, Clay
Size: Height 3-6ft., Width 3-6ft.
Zone: 3-8
Flower: Rosy-Pink Spikes
Bloom Time: July to August
Attributes: Showy Flowers, Fragrant, Attracts Pollinators, Clay and Wet Soil Tolerant, Native