Ruby Spice Summersweet (Clethra alnifolia 'Ruby Spice') Starter Plant 4" Pot
Discover the Sweet Elegance of Summersweet (Sweet Pepperbush) Summersweets are somewhat unique among flowering shrubs because of their ability to bloom in shady locations in late summer when few other shrubs are in bloom. Mass or group in lawns, foundations or shrub borders. Good flowering shrub for shade or woodland gardens. Effective as a hedge. Also appropriate for moist soils along stream banks or pond/water garden peripheries. Also maybe naturalized in cottage gardens, wild gardens, or naturalized areas. Plant near a patio to enjoy the fragrant late summer bloom. The compact size makes this an ideal flowering shrub for smaller gardens.Common Name: sweet pepperbush Type: Deciduous shrubZone: 4 to 8Height: 4.00 to 6.00 feetSpread: 3.00 to 5.00 feetBloom Time: July to AugustBloom Description: Rose pinkSun: Full sun to part shadeWater: Medium to wetMaintenance: LowSuggested Use: Hedge, Naturalize, Rain GardenFlower: Showy, FragrantLeaf: Good FallAttracts: ButterfliesTolerate: Heavy Sh