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Posted: May 7, 2019 at 4:26 PM

Clethra alnifolia 'Ruby Spice'

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    Plant Type: Deciduous Shrubs

    A new cultivar selected for vastly improved bright pink flowers that do not fade to white. Blooms in midsummer and has nice yellow fall color. Fragrant long-lasting blossoms that do not fade. Lustrous, dark green foliage turns golden yellow in fall. Clethra is shade tolerant but will also withstand full sun.

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     Ruby Spice Summersweet is not available for purchase at this time.

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    Growing & Maintenance Tips:

    Prefers moist location but is remarkably tolerant of a variety of conditions.

    Flower Color

    Bright pink flowers

    Foliage Color

    Dark green foliage turns yellow in fall.

    Plant Spread

    3-4 ft. wide 3-6 ft. high

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    Hardness Zone

    4-9

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