Ruby Spice Clethra

Clethra alnifolia 'Ruby Spice' (Summersweet) 'Ruby Spice' is a standout variety of Summersweet, offering vibrant ruby-pink flower spikes with an intoxicating fragrance. Blooming in mid-to-late summer when many shrubs have finished, it brings fresh color and scent to shady or moist garden spots. This compact, upright shrub attracts butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollinators while being deer-resistant and low-maintenance. It is ideal for woodland edges, mixed borders, rain gardens, or near ponds and streams where soil stays consistently moist. 🌸 Dense clusters of ruby-pink, fragrant blooms 🦋 Attracts butterflies & hummingbirds 🌳 Compact size great for small gardens 🦌 Deer-resistant & low-maintenance 📏 Mature Size: 3–6 ft. tall, 3–5 ft. wide ☀️ Sun to partial shade; thrives in moist soils Note: Excellent choice for naturalized areas, borders, or as a foundation planting. Blooms even in partial shade where other flowering shrubs may str