Itea v Scentlandia #3
Itea v Scentlandia #3
Scentlandia™ Sweetspire
Shade tolerant, fragrant flowers, compact habit
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Shade tolerant flowering shrub with a compact rounded habit. Small, fragrant white flowers bloom in late spring through early summer. Excellent fall color. Attracts butterflies and other pollinators. Deer resistant.
Botanical Name- Itea virginica SMNIVDFC Scentlandia
Pronunciation- eye-TEE-uh ver-jin-IK-uh
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width- 3 ft
Mature Height- 3 ft
Sun Exposure- Full sun to shade
Soil Preferences- Prefers moist, well-drained, acidic soil; will not tolerate drought
Current Size- #3
Bloom Color- White
Bloom Time- Early Summer
Companion Plants- Ferns (woodland setting, fragrant white blooms)
Fauna Attracted- Bees, butterflies, occasional hummingbird visits
Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin -
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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