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Itea virginica Henry's Garnet
Henry's Garnet Sweetspire
This semi-evergreen, multi-branched shrub has dense, bright green foliage which turns to a brilliant reddish-purple in fall. Lightly fragrant, white flowers are held on dense, arching branches.
- » Fragrant, white florets are held on narrow panicles
- » Dark green leaves turn brilliant red in the fall
- » Leaves frequently persist into the winter
- » Suckers frequently, producing a dense, arching shrub
- » Bloom Time: May to June
3gal
$44.69
Growth Rate
| • | Medium |
Flowering Time
| • | Lt. Spr-Sum |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Planting instructions
| • | Container Plants |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Itea virginica 'Henry's Garnet'
Itea grows best in a slightly acidic, fertile soil with adequate moisture, however, it will tolerate some adverse conditions, like full sun to full shade. Some removal of suckers may be necessary to maintain size.