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Features
Glossy green foliage acts as a backdrop for fragrant spikes of vivid rose-pink flowers on Clethra alnifolia 'Ruby Spice'. Its compact habit makes it the perfect option for small gardens, either in shrub borders or mixed into perennial beds.
What is the average size of a Clethra alnifolia 'Ruby Spice' ?
Standing at a height of 4 to 6 feet and reaching a width of 3 to 5 feet, this delightful plant boasts impressive proportions.
Planting a Clethra alnifolia
Ensure the soil is moist, humus-rich, and slightly acidic with good drainage. Avoid hot and dry locations. Deeply water on a regular basis during the initial growing season to develop a strong root system. Apply fertilizer before new growth emerges in the early spring. Prune once a year in late winter to encourage robust new growth, as flowers bloom on the current season's growth.
Additional information |
| WEIGHT | |
| LATIN NAME | Clethra alnifolia |
| COMMON NAME | Clethra alnifolia 'Ruby Spice' |
| SUN EXPOSURE | Full sun to Partial shade |
| ANNUAL GROWTH | |
| HXW@10 YEARS | Height of 4-6 ft and reaching a width of 3-5 ft |
| LEAF TYPE | Oblong |
| HARDINESS ZONE | 4-9 |
| GROWTH RATE | Slow |
| COLOR | Pink-green |
| FORM | Upright |