Ruby Spice Clethra is a fragrant, deciduous shrub celebrated for its long-lasting, deep pink flower spikes that bloom mid to late summer. Its glossy green leaves turn vibrant shades of red and orange in fall, adding seasonal interest. Compact and upright, Ruby Spice thrives in full sun to part shade and is an excellent choice for pollinator gardens, borders, and foundation plantings.
Height/Spread: 4–6 ft tall × 3–5 ft wide
Bloom Time: Mid to late summer
Light: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Moist, well-drained; adaptable to various soils
Hardiness: USDA Zones 5–9
Features:
Fragrant deep pink flower spikes
Glossy green foliage with brilliant fall color
Compact, upright growth habit
Attracts bees and butterflies
Low maintenance and disease resistant
Ruby Spice Clethra is a fragrant, deciduous shrub celebrated for its long-lasting, deep pink flower spikes that bloom mid to late summer. Its glossy green leaves turn vibrant shades of red and orange in fall, adding seasonal interest. Compact and upright, Ruby Spice thrives in full sun to part shade and is an excellent choice for pollinator gardens, borders, and foundation plantings.
Height/Spread: 4–6 ft tall × 3–5 ft wide
Bloom Time: Mid to late summer
Light: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Moist, well-drained; adaptable to various soils
Hardiness: USDA Zones 5–9
Features:
Fragrant deep pink flower spikes
Glossy green foliage with brilliant fall color
Compact, upright growth habit
Attracts bees and butterflies
Low maintenance and disease resistant
