Fragrant spikes of small rich rose-pink flowers stand above glossy green foliage in the summer. Compact habit makes this a good choice for small gardens in shrub borders and mixed into perennial borders. Deciduous.
Sweet Pepper Bush 'Ruby Spice', Sweet Pepperbush 'Ruby Spice', Summer Sweet 'Ruby Spice', Summersweet 'Ruby Spice'
Fragrant spikes of small rich rose-pink flowers stand above glossy green foliage in the summer. Compact habit makes this a good choice for small gardens in shrub borders and mixed into perennial borders. Deciduous.
| Plant Type | Native, Shrubs |
| Hardiness Zone | 3-9 |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest | Summer, Mid Summer, Late Summer, Fall |
| Height | 3' - 6' (ft) |
| Spread | 3' - 6' (ft) |
| Spacing | 36"-60" (in) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Tolerance | Clay Soil, Deer, Salt, Wet Soil |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers, Rain Gardens |
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Clethra alnifolia 'Ruby Spice' (Summersweet)
Sweet Pepper Bush 'Ruby Spice', Sweet Pepperbush 'Ruby Spice', Summer Sweet 'Ruby Spice', Summersweet 'Ruby Spice'
Fragrant spikes of small rich rose-pink flowers stand above glossy green foliage in the summer. Compact habit makes this a good choice for small gardens in shrub borders and mixed into perennial borders. Deciduous. |
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