Itea v Henry's Garnet #3
Itea v Henry's Garnet #3
Henry's Garnet Virginia Sweetspire
Showy flowers
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Rounded, arching, shrub. Blooms in late June with spiked, fragrant white flowers lasting several weeks. Dark green feathery foliage changes to reddish purple in the fall. Easy to grow and adaptable; medium fast in growth rate. Best flowering and appearance in full sun. Attracts butterflies. Useful as specimen or for massing.
Botanical Name- Itea virginica 'Henry's Garnet'
Pronunciation- eye-TEE-uh ver-jin-IK-uh
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width- 6 ft
Mature Height- 4 ft
Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun
Soil Preferences- Prefers moist, well-drained, acidic soil; not drought tolerant
Current Size- #3
Bloom Color- White
Bloom Time- Early Summer
Companion Plants- Athyrium filix-femina (moist shade synergy, color contrast)
Fauna Attracted- Bees, butterflies, occasional hummingbird visits
Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - C12
Yearly Care Instructions- Prune after flowering if needed; keep soil moist and slightly acidic, fertilize lightly.
Trimming Instructions- Prune after flowering to shape and encourage fresh growth.
Fertilization Instructions- Feed with an acidic, slow-release fertilizer (e.g., 4-6-4) in spring; moderate feeding need. Clay soil should be amended to prevent waterlogging around roots.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Holly-tone
Possible Issues- Leaf spot, aphids
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