WebbSummersweet Ruby Spice - A wonderful fragrant shrub that pollinators love. WebbIt’s a vigorous shrub and will put on some decent growth in a season, flowering on that season’s growth. Prune off old flowering heads as they go over. Other than that, no maintenance or special care is required. Here is a video that pretty much tells you what you need to know about Clethra Ruby Spice and where to plant it in your garden:

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WebbSummersweet are low maintenance shrubs that are easy to care for once established. Soils should not be let to dry out and some pruning may be desired in late winter. There are few if any serious diseases that plague Summersweet, however, spider mites may appear if conditions are too dry. WebbI need advice. I have what used to be a large clethra ruby spice in my yard. This fall, I had someone helping me in the garden. Unwittingly, when it was fairly cold outside (in the 40's) he pruned way back my clethra ruby spice. Now, there are no buds coming out. I cannot tell whether or not it will survive. When should I start to see buds, etc.? bruce lee pallbearers

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WebbThe fruit, though not showy, is eaten by birds. Clethra is a good plant for shady wet sites where it can grow to 8 feet tall and 6 feet wide. It forms a multi-stemmed shrub or even a colony. In partial shade or full sun it has dense, glossy … Webb'Ruby Spice' is a truly special clethra, with the best pink flowers you'll find on the species. Deep reddish-pink flowers don't fade to white, and their fragrance attracts butterflies to the summer garden. This deer resistant … http://smallyardbigdreams.com/plant-pruning-guide-when-and-what-to-prune-for-healthy-plants/ruby-spice-clethra-pruning/ evs peters creek