.plant-container { font-family: inherit; } .plant-container ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0; } .plant-container li { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 0; } .plant-container img { width: 24px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle; flex-shrink: 0; } Ruby Spice' Summersweet Clethra alnifolia 'Ruby Spice' Description A deciduous shrub featuring fragrant clusters of white flowers that bloom in late summer and early fall, attracting pollinators. Its dark green foliage provides an attractive backdrop throughout the growing season. Suggested Uses Ideal for border plantings, hedgerows, and pollinator gardens. Can be used as a specimen or in naturalized landscape settings to add color and fragrance. Plant Details Botanical Name: Ruby Spice' Summersweet Clethra alnifolia 'Ruby Spice' Common Name: Ruby Spice' Summersweet Size & Growth: Typically reaches 3-4 ft in height and width, with a Bushy, upright habit. Hardiness Zones: 3-9 Foliage Type: Deciduous, dark green leaves that turn in the fall. Bloom Time: Late Summer to Early Fall Growth Rate: Moderate Light Requirements: Full Sun to Part Shade Attracts Pollinators: Yes, including bees and butterflies Indoor Friendly: No Container Friendly: Yes, suitable for pots with proper care Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Mild toxicity to pets if ingested Fragrant: Yes, highly fragrant flowers Cut Flower: Yes, makes beautiful floral arrangements Grows Well With: Native plants, hydrangeas, shade shrubs Care Tips Planting Instructions: Choose well-drained soil and plant in a location with full sun to part shade. Space plants about 3-4 feet apart. Soil Moisture: Prefers moist, organically rich soil. Soil Type: Loamy, well-draining soil. Humidity: Tolerant of average garden humidity. Pruning Instructions: Prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth. Winter Care: Apply mulch in cold zones to protect roots; generally hardy in zones 3-9. Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the nursery container. Fertilization: Apply balanced fertilizer in early spring. Special Care: Keep soil consistently moist during the growing season for optimal flowering.
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