ITEA virginica 'Henry's Garnet'

Cylindrical racemes of fragrant creamy-white flowers in June. Good red/purple autumn colour

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£16.00 each

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

Semi-evergreen - Keeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well. - finely-toothed, dark-green leaves to 10cm (4in) long.
White
Height - to 3m (10ft)
Spread - 1.5m (5ft)
Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height - upright then arching shrub.
Hardy - cold winter - Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
Partial shade
Additional Features - Good to know - - prefers more moisture than ilicifolia
Pests & Diseases - none
Place of origin - eastern North America.
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
Flower Shape - Racemes - - dense, erect racemes to 15cm (6in) long
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
Pruning group - Pruning group 2
Suitable for: Deciduous shrubs and trees that flower in Spring or early Summer on previous year's growth, including plants that produce new growth at or near ground level.
Pruning: Prune flowered shoots to strong buds. Cut back approximately 1/4 of old shoots to the base to promote replacement growth.
When: Annually, after flowering.

RHS groups 2 & 3
Scented Plants - Scented flowers -
Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
Summer
Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil -
Neutral to acid soil