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ITEA
Similar to Garrya but a little finer and prefer a more sheltered aspect.
Genus of about 18 species of evergreen and deciduous shrubs and trees from woodlands and swamps in eastern Asia and eastern North America.
Further Reading....
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DeciduousNarrowly elliptic to oblong, finely toothed leaves to 10cm (4in) long with very attractive autumn colour
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White -
Height1m (39in) -
Spread1m (39in)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightDense, compact shrub with flower clusters arching above the foliage
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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
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Additional Features
Pests & DiseasesTrouble free
Place of originGarden origin. USA. Mark Griffith, Georgia -
Flower ShapeRacemesDense, erect racemes to 10cm (4in) long
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf margin
Serrulate(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Elliptic
(see photos above)
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.
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Scented PlantsScented flowers
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSummer
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Soil ConditionsNeutral to acid soilPrefers slightly acid soil
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Wildlife
Bee friendly
Itea Growing Guide
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Buy Varieties of ITEA
ITEA ilicifolia
Holly-leaf sweetspire
glossy dark green holly-like leaves and catkin-like yellowish green fragrant flowers
ITEA virginica 'Henry's Garnet'
Tassel-white, Virginia sweetspire
cylindrical racemes of fragrant creamy-white flowers in June. Good red/purple autumn colour
Gift-wrapping available
£17.50 each
ITEA virginica 'Little Henry'
racemes of fragrant white flowers. Good autumn colour. Compact habit
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
Only £8.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Tomatoes
AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
Only £8.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
