Little Henry® Dwarf Virginia Sweetspire
Itea virginica 'Sprich'
SKU
04649
This compact Sweetspire starts out the summer with a beautiful display of fragrant white flowers that blanket the shrub. As summer progresses shiny, disease-free foliage appears until fall when the foliage turns a stunning garnet-red. Full sun exposure will produce more vibrant fall color. Perfectly suited for covering large banks, beds and borders.
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Filtered sun, Full sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
Water regularly in extreme heat. Requires less water once established.
CHECK RETAILERS FOR AVAILABILITY:
- Cahoon Nursery
27630 Detroit Road Westlake OH 44145
- Lowe's
1445 Center Road Avon OH 44011
- Lowe's
20639 Center Ridge Road Rocky River OH 44116
- Pinehaven Greenhouse Inc.
39424 Detroit Road Avon OH 44011
| Botanical Pronunciation | eye-TEE-uh vir-JIN-ih-kuh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Reaches 2 to 3 ft. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Late Spring to Early Summer |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Flower Attribute | Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Compact, Rounded |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge, Mass Planting, Very Wet Areas, Woodland Garden |
| Light Needs | Filtered sun, Full sun, Partial shade, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Attracts Butterflies, Fall Color, North American Native Selection, Tolerates Wet Soils, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly in extreme heat. Requires less water once established. |
Prefers rich, evenly moist, well-drained soils; tolerates a wide range of soil conditions including drought and bog when established. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Feed before new growth begins in spring. Promptly remove root suckers to prevent any unwanted spread.
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 5 - 9
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 6
Good to grow!