The deciduous shrub Clethra alnifolia 'Ruby Spice' (coastal sweet pepper bush) bears showy, pink and fragrant blossoms during mid summer to late summer. The glossy foliage is dark green in colour and medium in texture. Clethra alnifolia 'Ruby Spice' (coastal sweet pepper bush) has smooth bark.
Typical Uses
Border, hedge, foundation, mass planting, naturalization, screening and woodland.
Special Characteristics
It is worthy to note that Clethra alnifolia 'Ruby Spice' tolerates wet sites, pollution and salt. This deciduous shrub attracts butterflies to your garden. In the fall, Clethra alnifolia 'Ruby Spice' enriches your landscape with its colourful foliage.
Cautions
Bees and wasps are attracted to Clethra alnifolia 'Ruby Spice' (coastal sweet pepper bush) so be careful when you are working around the plant. Also allow some buffer space around the plant in your garden design for walkways or living space in your garden. Where conditions are favourable, Clethra alnifolia 'Ruby Spice' (coastal sweet pepper bush) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control.
