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
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Size
Ultimate height
1.5鈥�2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
10鈥�20 yearsUltimate spread
1鈥�1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well鈥揹rainedpH
AcidColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Purple Red | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
West鈥揻acing or South鈥揻acing or 贰补蝉迟鈥揻补肠颈苍驳
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Iteaceae
- Native to the UK
- 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
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
Itea virginica 'Henry's Garnet'
Virginia sweet spire 'Henry's Garnet'
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