Summersweet, 2 gal, Ruby Spice

Spires of white buds open to fragrant rosy-pink blooms in late summer and holds colour well into fall. Compact form with glossy green foliage changing to flaming yellow in fall. Excellent in shade and woodland gardens.

Attributes

Type: Deciduous Shrub
Growth Habit: Upright
Mature Height: 1.5m (5ft.)
Mature Spread: 1.25 – 1.5m (4 – 5ft.)
Zone: 2
Feature Characteristics: Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies

Ornamental Features

Flower Colour: Rosy-pink blooms from white buds
Flowering Time: July – August
Foliage Colour: Green, turning yellow in the fall.

Care

General Maintenance: Blooms on current season’s growth; prune annually in late winter to promote vigorous new growth.
Light: Partial sun
Watering: Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established.
Soil: Provide moist, humus-rich, slightly acidic, well-drained soil; avoid hot, dry sites.
Fertilizer: Feed in early spring with an all purpose fertilizer prior to the new growth.