white alder 'Ruby spice'

How to Grow and Care for white alder 'Ruby spice'

white alder 'Ruby spice' · Clethra alnifolia 'Ruby Spice'

Grow in humus-rich, moist, well-drained, lime-free soil in dappled shade, in the shelter of an open woodland garden or a lightly-shaded shrub border; after pruning, mulch with well-rotted leaf mould

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing white alder 'Ruby spice'

white alder 'Ruby spice'
Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsPartial shade
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Soil typeLoam · Sand
Soil pHAcid
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Grow in humus-rich, moist, well-drained, lime-free soil in dappled shade, in the shelter of an open woodland garden or a lightly-shaded shrub border; after pruning, mulch with well-rotted leaf mould

How to Water white alder 'Ruby spice'?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for white alder 'Ruby spice'?

Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for white alder 'Ruby spice'?

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What Soil Is Best for white alder 'Ruby spice'?

Soil type
Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for white alder 'Ruby spice'?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize white alder 'Ruby spice'?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune white alder 'Ruby spice'?

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.

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How to Propagate white alder 'Ruby spice'?

Propagate by division of suckers, by heeled semi-ripe cuttings of lateral shoots in summer, or by layering in late autumn or early spring

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How to Transplant white alder 'Ruby spice'?

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How to Care for white alder 'Ruby spice' in Winter?

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How to Plant white alder 'Ruby spice'?

Grow in humus-rich, moist, well-drained, lime-free soil in dappled shade, in the shelter of an open woodland garden or a lightly-shaded shrub border; after pruning, mulch with well-rotted leaf mould

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How to Repot white alder 'Ruby spice'?

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How to Harvest white alder 'Ruby spice'?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease free

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of white alder 'Ruby spice'

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Attributes of white alder 'Ruby spice'

Plant typeShrubs
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitSuckering
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Scientific Classification

Species
Clethra alnifolia 'Ruby Spice'
Genus
Clethra
Family
Clethraceae
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