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‘Henry’s Garnet’

Sweetspire

Itea virginica

'Henry's Garnet'

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  • Native to North America
  • Shade tolerant
  • Fragrant
Description

'Henry's Garnet' sweetspire was selected at the Scott Arboretum for its superior foliage color, flower size, and habit. A very adaptable and useful plant for gardens and landscapes, especially those with wet soils.

Awards
Kentucky Theodore Klein Award
USDA Zone
5 - 9 (-20°F/-28.9°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun, Shade
Height
3 - 4'
Width
4 - 5'
Finish Time
1 season
Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
Early summer
Flower Color
White
Foliage Color
Green
Liner Sizes
2 1/4", 4"

Soil

Itea thrives in moist to wet soils but is surprisingly tolerant of normal and dry conditions as well - especially once established. Adaptable to pH.

Pruning

Itea blooms on old wood so should only be pruned post-flowering. In cold climates, stems may experience some winter damage. This can be pruned off as needed once growth begins.

Uses

Mass plantings; wildlife and woodland gardens; specimen; mixed borders; landscaping.

Growing Tips

Though flowering and fall foliage color is best with at least some sun, itea is one of the most shade tolerant flowering shrubs. May have some dieback in cold climates - mulch and/or site in protected areas in zones 5 and 6.