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ITEA virginica 'Henry's Garnet'
Commonly known as Tassel-white, Virginia sweetspire
Cylindrical racemes of fragrant creamy-white flowers in June. Good red/purple autumn colour
Further Reading....
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Semi-evergreenKeeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.Narrowly elliptic to oblong, finely-toothed, dark-green leaves to 10cm (4in) long.
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Height3m (10ft) -
Spread1.5m (5ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightUpright then arching shrub.
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Hardy - very cold winterHardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Partial shade
ITEA virginica 'Henry's Garnet'
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Additional Features
Good to knowPrefers more moisture than ilicifolia
Pests & DiseasesNone
Place of originEastern North America.Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus. -
Flower ShapeRacemesDense, erect racemes to 15cm (6in) long
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf margin
Serrulate(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Elliptic
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Oblong(see photos above) -
Pruning group
Pruning group 2Suitable 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 PlantsScented flowers
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilNeutral to acid soil
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Itea Growing Guide
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