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Itea virginica 'Henry's Garnet'

Virginia sweet spire 'Henry's Garnet'

A deciduous shrub with attractive rich red and purple autumn colour and fragrant creamy-white flowers in July

Synonyms
Itea virginicus 'Henry's Garnet'
Itea virginica Swarthmore form
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Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
10–20 years
Ultimate spread
1–1.5 metres
Growing conditions
Clay
Loam
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer White Green
Autumn Purple Red
Winter
Position
  • Partial shade
Aspect

West–facing or South–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Iteaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy
Genus

Itea can be deciduous shrubs, or evergreen shrubs or small trees, with small white, cream or pale green flowers

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in moist, slightly acid soil in a sheltered position in partial shade

Propagation

Propagate by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Wall side borders
Pruning

Pruning group 2

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus in gardens where it is present but insufficient data to determine degree of susceptibility

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