| 1–3 | — | $49.00 ea |
|---|---|---|
| 4-9 | 5% off | $46.55 ea |
| 10-15 | 15% off | $41.65 ea |
| 16-23 | 25% off | $36.75 ea |
| 24+ | 35% off | $31.85 ea |
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Clethra alnifolia 'Ruby Spice'
Choose Ruby Spice Summersweet if you want a native shrub with fragrant pink midsummer flowers for a moist or partly shaded spot. The tradeoff: it is not the tightest foundation shrub and can need shaping after bloom.
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | B+ | The pink summer flowers and fragrance make it noticeable when many spring shrubs are finished. |
| Growth Rate | B | It fills in at a useful pace, especially when moisture is steady. |
| Maintenance | B | It is not fussy, but older stems may need occasional thinning to keep the plant tidy. |
| Deer Resistance | B+ | Deer tend to leave this alone, though hungry deer may sample it where pressure is heavy. |
| Small Space Fit | C+ | It can work in a medium bed, but it is not the best pick for tight walkways or narrow entries. |
| Screening Value | C | It adds seasonal bulk, but its deciduous habit and rounded form limit privacy use. |
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend Ruby Spice for moist beds where fragrance, pollinators, and midsummer bloom matter more than a clipped, formal shape.
| Mature Height | 5 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 5 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 4a-9a |
| Spacing | 4.5 ft |
| Sun | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Moisture | Average to moist |
| Growth Habit | Upright, rounded, suckering |
No, but it performs best where soil stays evenly moist.
Yes, in part shade, though flowering is usually stronger with more sun and enough moisture.
Prune after flowering or thin older stems in late winter.
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-31180
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They're very "leggy" right now but that's not unexpected in the fall. Otherwise, they look healthy, and we're looking forward to seeing them next year.
These look so good! They're nice and full and lush. Should be amazing next summer.
So far so good! Ordering was easy. So was pickup. We're looking forward to seeing how it does in the spring.
Showed up on time and planted it perfectly. I indicated a light we had to illuminate it and they placed it for optimal lighting. Worked fast and left a clean worksite. First rate!
Really great website, communication and installation. Very happy customer and would recommend them.
They delivered three trees: a big linden, a big poplar and a little spice bush with install on the big trees. The install guys were great and professional and fast. All the trees looked good with minimal damage.
I went up there today from Quincy MA to pick up two Blue Wichita Junipers and they were absolutely beautiful. Thank you, Chris and everybody from Pro Growers of New England!
The plants are beautiful and all 13 were consistent in height and width. And at a fraction of the cost of other garden centers. Having the team that delivered them do the planting was one of the best values I can think of. They did a great job from start to finish and even helped me with my watering system which they didn’t have to do!
