Henry's Garnet Virginia Sweetspire - Itea |
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Grossulariaceae Itea Virginica Henrys Garnet |
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| Grows In | Zone 5A · -20° to -15° F through Zone 9B · 25° to 30° F Grows in Ashburn! (Learn More) |
| Sun Exposure | Full / Mostly Sun, Morning Sun / Evening Shade, Morning Shade / Evening Sun, Dappled Light / Filtered Sun |
| Soil Drainage | Well Drained, Moderately Drained |
| Resistent To | Deer Resistant, Drought, Insect, Disease, Mildew, Heat |
| Flower Color | White |
| Blooms | Spring Blooms, Fall Foliage, Winter Foliage |
| Foliage Color | Red, Medium Green |
| Average Height | 3' to 4' |
| Average Width | 3' to 4' |
| Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Visual Attention |
| Fragrances | Fragrant Flowers |
More about Henry's Garnet Itea...Noteworthy Characteristics
'Henry's Garnet' is a Virginia Sweetspire cultivar, Itea, featuring fragrant white flowers on cylindrical, drooping racemes that nearly cover the erect, rounded shrub (to 4') in late spring or early summer. Oval, dark green leaves turn an attractive garnet red in fall persisting almost the the end of the year. Great for a wet area in the landscape though will tolerate drier soils with supplemental irrigation during prolonged periods of drought.
Uses
Single specimen, groupings, flowering shrub borders, shrub borders, natural hedge, home foundation plantings, bog gardens, and cottage gardens,
Culture & Care Tips
Henry's Garnet Virgina Sweetspire is easy to grow in average, medium to wet, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Adaptable to shade. Prefers moist, humusy soils, but tolerates a wide range of soil conditions.
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