ITEA virginica 'Merlot'
ITEA virginica 'Merlot'
Compact shrub with fragrant white flowers in summer. Wine-red autumn leaf colour
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Pests & Diseases
Trouble free -
Place of origin
Garden origin. USA. Mark Griffith, Georgia -
DeciduousNarrowly elliptic to oblong, finely toothed leaves to 10cm (4in) long with very attractive autumn colour
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White
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RacemesDense, erect racemes to 10cm (4in) long
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Fully hardy
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Serrulate
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Elliptic
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Oblong
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Height
1m (39in) -
Spread
1m (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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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.
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Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Scented flowers
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Neutral to acid soilPrefers slightly acid soil
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Partial shade
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Bee friendly
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Mature Size1m (39in)
1m (39in)