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Hummingbird Summersweet

Clethra Alnifolia 'Ruby Spice'

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Overview

The Hummingbird Summersweet 'Ruby Spice' (Clethra alnifolia 'Ruby Spice') is a deciduous shrub, standing at 4-6 feet tall and 3-5 feet wide. Known for its fragrant, pinkish-red flowers, it blooms in late summer, attracting pollinators like hummingbirds and butterflies. It thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. Fall foliage is golden. Hardy in Zones 4-9, it's ideal for woodland gardens or mixed borders.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater HighZones 4–9
Hummingbird Summersweet (Clethra Alnifolia 'Ruby Spice') — standing at 4-6 feet tall and 3-5 feet wide

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
High
USDA zones
4–9

Shape & size

Mature height
4–6 Ft.
Mature width
3–5 Ft.

Classification

Family
Clethraceae

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Hummingbird Summersweet (Clethra Alnifolia 'Ruby Spice') — pink flowers in the garden
Hummingbird Summersweet (Clethra Alnifolia 'Ruby Spice') — shrub with pink blooms
Hummingbird Summersweet (Clethra Alnifolia 'Ruby Spice') — shrub for full or half or shade
Hummingbird Summersweet (Clethra Alnifolia 'Ruby Spice') — The Hummingbird Summersweet 'Ruby Spice' (Clethra alnifolia 'Ruby Spice') is a deciduous shrub; it
Hummingbird Summersweet (Clethra Alnifolia 'Ruby Spice') — standing at 4-6 feet tall and 3-5 feet wide; it's important to note that the Ruby Spice thrives in
Hummingbird Summersweet (Clethra Alnifolia 'Ruby Spice') — attracting pollinators like hummingbirds and butterflies; <br><br>For client consideration
Hummingbird Summersweet (Clethra Alnifolia 'Ruby Spice') — It thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils; pink flowers in the
Hummingbird Summersweet (Clethra Alnifolia 'Ruby Spice') — commonly known as the Ruby Spice Summersweet or Hummingbird Summersweet; showing a strong preference
Hummingbird Summersweet (Clethra Alnifolia 'Ruby Spice') — Hardy in Zones 4-9, it's ideal for woodland gardens or mixed borders, image 32

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