Clethra alnifolia 'Ruby Spice' - P10.5

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Scheineller.

Bulletpoints
* red-brown shoots * the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * strongly scented flowers * attractive yellow-red autumn colouring * Shade tolerant

Leaves
Attractive yellow-red autumn colouring.

Bark
Dark brown, rolling bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Growth habit
Bush pepper 'Ruby Spice' is upright and broad in habit. Slow growing.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Clethra alnifolia 'Ruby Spice' thrives on all acidic, humus-rich and sufficiently moist soils.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Cut back boldly in spring so that the plant grows compactly.

Flower
The pink-coloured flowers appear in clusters from July to September. These are strongly scented.

Use
Ornamental shrub, bee pasture

Shoots
The shoots of Clethra alnifolia 'Ruby Spice' are red-brown in colour.

Root
Clethra alnifolia 'Ruby Spice' is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched, runner-forming roots.