Clethra Ruby Spice

Common white alder 'Ruby spice'

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20-25cm plants supplied in 9cm pots
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  • Suitable for planting in sunny and partially shaded locations
  • Suitable for growing in pots and containers
  • Excellent for cut flowers
  • Attracts butterflies
  • Fragrant
  • Summer flowering time
  • Green foliage colour
  • Pink flowering Colour

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Product Description

Ruby Spice' is a delightful variety of Clethra that produces beautiful rich pink clusters of spiky-looking flowers that bloom from July through to September. The clove-scented flowers are pleasantly fragrant and attracts butterflies and birds into the summer garden and can also be enjoyed as cut flowers to be appreciated within the home. Holder of the RHS Award of Garden Merit, these pretty flowers are ideal for all gardeners to grow as they are low maintenance and will thrive in sunny or partially shaded areas. Ideal for growing in patio containers or garden borders, they will reach a height of 1.8m. 20-25cm plants supplied in a 9cm pot.

Plant Size

Mature Height 180 cm
Mature Spread 180 cm
Plant Spacing 180 cm

Planting Notes

Planting Plant with soil firmly surrounding the roots and with a little space on both sides to expand/develop.
Soil Type Any well drained soil

Growing at a glance…

Water freely during the growing season.Plant in fairly fertile soil in areas with sun or partial shade. Ensure that there is plenty of drainage available and that you take some care to protect them from strong winds.

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