An evergreen shrub with arching stems and spiny toothed dark green leaves. Small catkin-like, greenish white flowers from mid-summer to early autumn. Max Height 3m to 5m. Max Spread 3m. Flowers July to September. Full sun. Frost hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Itea ilicifolia
An evergreen shrub with arching stems and spiny toothed dark green leaves. Small catkin-like, greenish white flowers from mid-summer to early autumn.
Additional information
| Generic | Itea |
|---|---|
| Species | ilicifolia |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | green, white |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 3m, 5m |
| Family | Escalloniaceae |
| Spread | 3m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright, Spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | July, September |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | Shelter from cold drying winds |
| Hardiness | Frost hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Warm wall, Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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| Maintenance | |
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