Itea Henry's Garnet
$39.99 / 5G
| Itea virginica 'Henry's Garnet' | |
| Virginia Sweetspire Henry's Garnet | |
| Itea virginica 'Henry's Garnet', also known as Sweetspire, this shrub has fragrant white spring blooms and burgundy red fall color. This carefree plant is a great addition to any garden and is perfect for a wet location such as low spots or pond/stream margins. FEATURES: Botanical Name: Itea virginica 'Henry's Garnet' Common Name: Virginia Sweetspire Henry's Garnet Features: Fragrant Flower, Rounded Habit, Fall Color Bloom Time: Spring - Summer Light Requirements: Full Sun -Partial Shade Attracts Butterflies, Hummingbirds Resists Deer Mature Plant Size: 3 - 5 feet Zone 5 - 9 | |
| Cut entire plant back to 2' every March and feed with Flowertone. Dead-head remove spent blossoms every 2 weeks during summer. Deep soak with Miracle-gro every 2 weeks of summer. Re-mulch in June and January. Spray with Dormant Oil in March for insect control. | |
| Attractive accent, border, or hedge | |
| Full to partial sun, well drained soil | |
| A native plant excellent for naturalizing in shady and wet areas. Ideal for Rain Gardens. Fall Color | |
| June and July | |
| Lightly fragrant white flowers | |
| 4' x 6' | |
| 4-6' | |
| Rounded, arching evergreen shrub | |
| Medium | |
| Full Sun-Partial Shade | |
| -20 to -10 deg. F | |
| Water regularly as needed | |
| Bright green, finely toothed foliage | |
| Foliage turns scarlet and crimson in fall |