Description

Hut 2 A beautiful pink Clethra! Clethra are unique among flowering shrubs because they bloom in shady locations in late summer when few other shrubs are in bloom (although flowering, fragrance, and fall color are all at their best with at least a few hours of sun each day.) A mounded, suckering, densely-branched, deciduous shrub. Glossy dark green leaves turn shades of yellow in fall. Spikes of fragrant bright pink flowers produce high quality nectar and pollen. Prefers part shade and consistently moist soils. Soils should not be allowed to dry out. Supports birds, hummingbirds, butterflies and beneficials. Special value to native bees. Height: 4-6 ft. Spread: 3-5 ft. Family: Clethraceae Bloom time: July to August Sun: full sun to part shade Water: medium to wet Hedge, Naturalize, Rain Garden According to Rutgers University, Clethra are seldom severely damaged by deer. ‘Ruby Spice’ was selected for its rose-pink flowers. It was discovered in 1992 as a sport of C. alnifolia ‘Pink Spire’. photo credit: MBG