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Virginia
Sweetspire
Itea virginica |
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Description:
Tired of Burning Bush?? Then try Virginia Sweetspire! These outstanding shrubs
bear lightly fragrant white flowers in July with brilliant reddish-purple fall color that
lasts for weeks - longer than most other plants fall coloration.
Sweetspire
will stay fairly small making it well suited for residential landscapes. Easy to
grow with no serious insect or disease problems.
A great plant that is attractive all year round! Attracts birds and
butterflies too! |
| Common Name: |
Sweetspire |
| Botanical
Name: |
Itea virginica |
| Type: |
Deciduous Shrub |
| Soil
Preference: |
This plant tolerates some drought and will
grow in occassionally wet soil. Prefers well-drained, loamy sandy or clay soils.
The pH preference is acidic to slightly alkaline. |
| Light
Requirements: |
Sun, Part Shade |
| Attributes: |
Attracts birds & butterflies.
Great fall foliage color. Lightly fragrant flowers. Plants serve as a
butterfly nectar source. |
| Pests: |
None serious. |
| Diseases: |
None serious. |
| Care: |
Fertilize with Holly-tone approximately April 1st, May 20th,
July 4th, August 15th & October 30th. Keep granular fertilizers off foliage and
away from stems and trunks. Use 1/2 the recommended rate of fertilizer for new
plantings. Planting Instructions: Trees &
Shrubs |
| Varieties: |
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Itea virginica
'Henry's Garnet'
Henry's Garnet Virginia Sweetspire
zones 5-9
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| Description: An outstanding shrub all year round! Bears lightly
fragrant white flowers in July with shiny green foliage and an attractive brilliant
purplish-red to crimson color in fall that lasts for weeks! |
| Bloom Color: |
White |
| Bloom Time: |
July |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
4-6' |
| Spread: |
6-10' |
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Itea virginica
'Little Henry'TM ('Sprich')
Little Henry Virginia Sweetspire
zones 5-9
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| Description: Low mounded, compact stature is perfect for flooding banks
and beds. Sweetly scented white flowers bloom in July atop shiny green foliage.
Also bears bright red foliage just like 'Henry's Garnet' |
| Bloom Color: |
White |
| Bloom Time: |
July |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
3-4' |
| Spread: |
3-4' |
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