{"product_id":"green-promise-farms-clethra-ruby-spice-3-gal-fragrant-reddish-pink-flowering-shrub-5-6-ft","title":"Green Promise Farms Clethra (Ruby Spice) 3 gal — Fragrant Reddish-Pink Flowering Shrub, 5–6 ft","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClethra alnifolia 'Ruby Spice' is a compact, highly fragrant shrub with long-lasting reddish-pink flower spikes, delivered ready-to-plant in a 3-gallon pot from Green Promise Farms.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Ruby Spice' is a newer selection of Clethra (summertime sweet pepperbush) chosen for its rich reddish-pink blooms that retain color as they age and for the same honeyed fragrance gardeners rely on from clethra. This cultivar fits into borders, pollinator gardens, and foundation plantings where a medium-sized, aromatic summer display is wanted. It tolerates a range of light and soil conditions common to clethra species and ships fully rooted in a trade 3-gallon container, with planting and care instructions included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big will 'Ruby Spice' grow and what spacing does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis selection reaches approximately 5–6 feet tall and wide at maturity, forming a rounded, multi-stemmed shrub. Allow room for a natural mound shape and air circulation to reduce disease risk in humid climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMature height: 5–6 ft (1.5–1.8 m).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMature spread: 5–6 ft, plant on 5–8 ft centers for grouping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGrows as a compact, multi-stem shrub—prune lightly to shape after flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat light, soil, and climate conditions does it prefer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Ruby Spice' performs best in USDA Zones 4–8 and is forgiving across typical landscape soils. It tolerates full sun to part shade; in hotter inland sites some afternoon shade helps preserve flower quality and leaf health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUSDA hardiness: Zones 4–8.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLight: full sun to part shade (morning sun ideal in hot climates).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSoil: adapts to moist, well-drained soils; tolerates slightly wet conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it bloom and how fragrant are the flowers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a profusion of scented flower spikes in July that attract bees and butterflies. The blooms are richly reddish-pink and retain their hue longer than many clethra varieties, giving sustained visual interest as well as notable fragrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMain bloom: mid to late summer (often July).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFlower color: deep reddish-pink that resists fading with age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFragrance: strong, sweet scent typical of clethra—valuable in pollinator plantings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is the plant shipped and what care is needed on arrival?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour plant ships from Green Promise Farms in a 3-gallon trade pot, rooted in nursery soil and ready to plant when weather permits. Avoid planting in frozen ground or severe drought; detailed planting and care instructions are included with the shipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eContainer: 3-gallon trade pot, fully rooted and ready to plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDo not plant in frigid winter or during extreme drought conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eShips with planting and aftercare guidance from the nursery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWho is this for? Green Promise Farms Clethra 'Ruby Spice' is suited to gardeners seeking a scented, medium-sized shrub for mixed borders, pollinator-friendly beds, or foundation plantings in Zones 4–8. Choose 'Ruby Spice' if you want long-lasting, richly colored summer flowers, a pronounced fragrance to elevate outdoor spaces, and a plant that adapts to sun or light shade while providing seasonal interest with minimal fuss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Is Clethra 'Ruby Spice' deer resistant?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Clethra is not highly preferred by deer, but resistance varies by location. Use protective measures if local deer pressure is heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: How often should I water the newly planted shrub?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Water regularly during the first growing season to establish roots—about 1–2 inches per week depending on rainfall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Green Promise Farms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56840263270740,"sku":"B06XQ8DVPL","price":174.51,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1063\/2652\/4244\/files\/green-promise-farms-clethra-ruby-spice-front-view.jpg?v=1787069944","url":"https:\/\/gardenluxe.co.uk\/products\/green-promise-farms-clethra-ruby-spice-3-gal-fragrant-reddish-pink-flowering-shrub-5-6-ft","provider":"Gardenluxe Uk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}