Summersweet ‘Ruby Spice’

Clethra alnifolia 'Ruby Spice' - Pink flowers hold their colour quite well. Very fragrant. The root system is fibrous on the surface but deep tap roots. Very slow growing. Prune in spring. Use Bone Meal when you first plant. Do not fertilize the first year. Fertilize once a year with a balanced granular fertilizer. Do not plant any deeper than it is in the pot. Do not add any soil or mulch around the base of the stem. Water deeply once a week for about 20-30 minutes whether is rains or not. Plant at least 3-4 feet from any foundation.

Zone 4. 2m W x 2.2m H. Upright, multi-stemmed shape. Bright pink flowers in July to August. Capsule fruit on dark green foliage turning yellow in the fall. Full sun to part shade. Moist, acid soil. 3Gallon.

Attracts all pollinators. Deer resistant.