Virginia Sweetspire

Gracefully pendant flower spikes in early summer are followed by persistent scarlet-purple foliage in fall. A wonderful selection for naturalizing, mass planting or as accent. Plant with spring-flowering bulbs for a beautiful display. Prefers moist, well-drained, neutral to acid (sour) soil.

Companion Plants

Arborvitae

Hydrangea

Upright Juniper

Plant Details

Common name

Virginia Sweetspire
Botanical name

Itea virginica
Variety

Henrys Garnet
Zone

USDA Zone 5 (-20°F) to USDA Zone 9 (20°F).
Light

Part sun
Height

36-48" (91-122 cm)
Habit

Arching
Feed

Use an all-purpose in spring
Water

2-3 times per week
Bloom Color

White
Bloom Time

Spring-summer
Maintenance

Prune after bloom

This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:

Henna K.'s collection
Susan K.'s collection

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