Henry’s Garnet Itea Virginica Sweetspire Shrub 4 inch Pot Flowering Plant

Henry’s Garnet Itea Virginica Sweetspire: A Garden Gem

The Henry’s Garnet Itea Virginica Sweetspire is a stunning addition to any garden. This adaptable shrub thrives in various conditions, bringing beauty and fragrance to your landscape. You are buying one (1) Itea Henry’s Garnet Virginica Sweetspire in a 4″ pot, standing 6-12″ tall. This plant is known for its ease of care and striking features.

This Virginia Sweetspire is an erect, rounded shrub with arching branches, typically growing to 3-4′ tall and wide. It’s easily grown in average, medium to wet, well-drained soil, and tolerates full sun to part shade, even adapting well to shadier spots. While it prefers moist, humus-rich soil, it’s adaptable to a wide range of soil conditions. The fragrant, tiny white flowers bloom in late spring to early summer, covering the shrub in blossoms. It also boasts a long period of fall color, with leaves often persisting into early winter.

Key Benefits of the Henry’s Garnet Itea:

• Fragrant Blooms: Enjoy the sweet scent of white flowers in spring and early summer.
• Stunning Fall Color: Experience a long-lasting display of vibrant foliage in autumn.
• Adaptable and Easy to Grow: Thrives in various soil types and light conditions.
• Versatile Use: Perfect as a specimen plant, in groups, or mass plantings.
• Attracts Pollinators: Supports local ecosystems by attracting bees and butterflies.

Plant your Henry’s Garnet Itea as a specimen, in groups, or mass plantings. It’s an excellent choice for shrub borders, open woodland gardens, foundations, or hedges. Its tolerance for wet conditions makes it ideal for low spots or stream margins. Hardy in zones 5-9, this Sweetspire will bring years of beauty to your garden. We are a certified nursery in the state of Tenn. Cert #2235. Planting instructions included with every order.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. How big will the Henry’s Garnet Itea get? The Henry’s Garnet Itea typically grows to be 3-4 feet tall and wide.
2. What kind of sunlight does it need? It thrives in full sun to part shade.
3. When does the Henry’s Garnet Itea bloom? It blooms in late spring to early summer.
4. What are the shipping restrictions? We do not ship to AK, HI, & PR.
5. Is this plant deer resistant? While no plant is completely deer-proof, the Itea is considered relatively deer-resistant.