Clethra alnifolia 'Ruby Spice'
By Rkwright
14 Aug, 2013
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I have two of these, this one opened up a beautiful deep pink and the other is very light pink (last year was deep pink). Nice to have something this fragrant late in the season.
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I know it is hardy to at least -20f and 2.5m sounds about right. They grow fast when they're younger but slow down after a few years. They're great plants for wet areas but can really turn yellow if the pH is too high.
15 Aug, 2013
Very pretty flower.
15 Aug, 2013
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See who else is growing Clethra alnifolia (Sweet Pepperbush).
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This photo is of "Clethra alnifolia 'Ruby Spice'" in Rkwright's garden
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Clethra Alnifolia
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Clethra Alnifolia 'Ruby Spice'
£14.50 at Burncoose
Again new to me bit surprised it is hardy down to -15c apparently grows to about 2.5 mtrs but how long it takes I have yet to find out.
Thanks for showing.
14 Aug, 2013