Clethra alnifolia 'Ruby Spice'
Ruby Spice Clethra

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 Deciduous / Evergreen:
 Flower Notes:
Rose-pink flowers; fragrant; blooms from July to August; up to 4" long
 Foliage Notes:
Lustrous dark green foliage
 Ultimate Height:
4-6 feet
 Ultimate Spread:
3-5 feet
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 Soil Notes:
Prefers consistently moist, acidic, and sandy soils
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  • Fragrant Flowers 192
  • Showy Flowers 72
  • Groupings 211
  • Hedge 277
  • Naturalizing 115

    • 2 Clethra alnifolia 'Ruby Spice' found

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    Number Accession ID Location
    12018_00789*ACEPF
    22018_00788*ACEPF

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