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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