Sweetspire, Tassel-white. A deciduous shrub with arching stems and finely toothed dark green leaves turning red to purple in autumn. Fragrant, creamy white flowers in summer. Max Height 1.5m to 3m. Max Spread 1.5m. Flowers June to August. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Itea virginica
A deciduous shrub with arching stems and finely toothed dark green leaves turning red to purple in autumn. Fragrant, creamy white flowers in summer.
Additional information
| Generic | Itea |
|---|---|
| Species | virginica |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Sweetspire, Tassel-white |
| Flower Colour | cream, white |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 1.5m, 3m |
| Family | Escalloniaceae |
| Spread | 1.5m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright, Spreading |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border, Specimen |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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