Clethra alnifolia 'Ruby Spice'
Clethra alnifolia ‘Ruby Spice’ is a highly sought-after ornamental shrub for its fragrant summer flowering and its deep pink to rosy red floral hue, more intense than that of other Clethra cultivars. It develops a dense, rounded, shrub-like habit, perfectly suited for beds, informal hedges, and naturalistic plantings, especially in moist soils. In summer, its long, upright clusters of nectar-rich flowers abundantly attract pollinating insects, adding significant ecological value to the garden. Its deciduous dark green foliage turns golden yellow in autumn, extending its ornamental interest into the late season. Very hardy and well-adapted to Quebec conditions, ‘Ruby Spice’ stands out for its robustness, colorful flowering, and excellent tolerance to fresh to waterlogged soils.
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