Itea v Short n Sweet #3
Itea v Short n Sweet #3
Short N' Sweet™ Sweetspire
Showy flowers
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Fragrant white flowers in summer and burgundy fall foliage. Compact habit, so little pruning is needed. Excellent in mass plantings or mixed borders. Deer resistant. Attracts butterflies.
Botanical Name- Itea virginica 'Merlot'
Pronunciation- eye-TEE-uh ver-jin-IK-uh
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width- 4 ft
Mature Height- 3 ft
Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun
Soil Preferences- Prefers moist, well-drained, acidic soil; will not tolerate drought
Current Size- #3
Bloom Color- White
Bloom Time- Early Summer
Companion Plants- Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola' (colorful foliage synergy, partial shade)
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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