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Clethra alnifolia 'Ruby Spice'


Clethra alnifolia 'Ruby Spice' (Clethra alnifolia (Sweet Pepperbush))

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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bjs
Bjs
 

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

 

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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