Itea virginica 'Sprich' - Little Henry® Sweetspire - Photo courtesy of Proven Winners®

Little Henry® Sweetspire

Itea virginica 'Little Henry®' (Sprich)

  • Fragrant white florets are held on narrow panicles
  • Oval dark green leaves turn shades of orange, red, and purple in the fall
  • Compact, rounded, deciduous shrub
  • Bloom Time Late spring to early summer

ZONE:
5

COLOUR:
White

HEIGHT:
50-60 cm

SPREAD:
60-80 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


ATTRACTS WILDLIFE:
Attracts Pollinators
GROWTH RATE:
Slow
ATTRIBUTES:
Deciduous
Fall Color
FLOWERING TIME:
Lt. Spr-Sum
HABIT:
Rounded
Compact
FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green (dark)
LANDSCAPE USES:
Hedge
Foundation planting
PH TOLERANCE:
Low (up to 7.0)