Clethra Alnifolia Ruby Spice #3

$35.00

Clethra alnifolia ‘Ruby Spice’ is a compact, deciduous shrub renowned for its fragrant, soft pink flower spikes that bloom in mid to late summer. The flowers appear in upright, bottlebrush-like clusters along the stems, attracting hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies, making it an excellent choice for pollinator-friendly gardens. ‘Ruby Spice’ has a dense, rounded growth habit with medium-green foliage that turns golden-yellow to bronze in fall, providing multi-season interest. Its tidy, manageable size makes it ideal for small gardens, borders, foundation plantings, or mixed shrub beds, offering both ornamental beauty and wildlife value.

Hardiness Zones:
USDA Zones 3–8

Mature Size:

Typically 3–4 ft tall and 3–4 ft wide

Compact, rounded, and naturally dense

Light Requirements:

Full sun to partial shade

Full sun encourages the best flowering and denser growth

Too much shade → fewer flowers and less compact form

Water Requirements:

Moderate, consistently moist soil

Prefers well-drained soil but tolerates occasional wet soils

Once established, somewhat drought-tolerant, though regular watering improves flowering and foliage health

Clethra Alnifolia Ruby Spice #3

Care Instructions