Clethra Ruby Spice

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Description

Clethra alnifolia ‘Ruby Spice’ or sweet pepperbush,

is a new introduction to the clethra alnifolia family since 1995 and has rose colored, nonfading, fragrant flowers.  It grows from 6-8ft tall with a spread of 3-5ft.  The flowers bloom in the summer creating a wonderful rose pink look that produces a sweet fragrance.   Following the bloom these flowers turn into brown seed capsules that persist through winter.  The Hardiness Zone is 4-8 so it can be planted throughout most of the United States.  This shrub is shipped in a 1-gallon container.

Additional information

Hardiness Zone

Zone 4-8

Height

6-8ft

Spread

3-6ft

Bloom Time

July to August

Bloom Color

Rose Pink

Sun

Full sun to part shade

Water

Medium to wet

Use

Hedge, Naturalize, Rain Garden

Foliage

Good Fall

Size

1-gallon