Itea virginica 'Merlot'

Fragrant white florets are held on narrow panicles
Dark green leaves turn burgundy to red in the fall
Leaves frequently persist into the winter
Suckers frequently, producing a dense, arching shrub
Bloom Time: Summer

ZONE:
5

COLOUR:
White

HEIGHT:
100-125 cm

SPREAD:
100-125 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Itea grows best in a slightly acidic, fertile soil with adequate moisture, however, it will tolerate some adverse conditions, like full sun to full shade. Some removal of suckers may be necessary to maintain size.

Characteristics & Attributes

SOIL MOISTURE:
Average to Dry Soils
Well-drained
Moist to Wet Soils
Moist to Average

GROWTH RATE:
Slow

ATTRIBUTES:
Fall Color
Deciduous

FLOWERING TIME:
Summer

HABIT:
Upright
Rounded
Spreading

FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green

LANDSCAPE USES:
Specimen
Border/edging
Foundation planting