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Itea virginica Little Henry

Itea virginica Little Henry
Virginia Sweet Spire

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2 bush received in mid-October; 50 cm (20in) leafy and ramified bushes, pleasant surprise. It's late October and they are taking on their autumn colours.

Jean Yves, 27/10/2021

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Small ornamental deciduous bush ideal for pot cultivation. It displays superb colourful foliage generously covered with white flowers. It corresponds to the miniaturised version of Itea Virginica 'Henry's Garnet'.
Flower size
20 cm
Height at maturity
1 m
Spread at maturity
1.20 m
Exposure
Partial shade, Shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -23°C
Soil moisture
Damp soil
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Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Flowering time June to July
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Description

Itea virginica Little Henry, also known as Virginia Sweet Spire, is a miniaturised version of Itea virginica 'Henry's Garnet'. It is a deciduous bush, ideal for pot cultivation. It displays superb colourful foliage generously covered with fragrant white flowers.

 

Originating from Asia and North America, Itea belongs to the Iteaceae family. This graceful shrub, with a bushy and relatively spreading habit, measures about 1m (3ft) in height once mature. It offers a spectacular display throughout the seasons. Its dark green dentate foliage takes on reddish-purple hues in autumn. It adorns itself in summer with a profusion of white catkin-shaped flowers. The flowers bear a delicious scent.

Compose a naturalistic, monochrome tableau to feature Itea virginica Little Henry. Add verticality in the background by favouring plants with architectural foliage from wet mediums (gunnera manicata, rodgersia, ligularia, darmera, equisetum, royal osmonde) and in the foreground a compact and uniform vegetal blanket (helxine).

It thrives in partial shade in all types of soil, even clay, provided they are moist or humid. Hardy, it can withstand extreme temperatures (-15°C (5°F)). We recommend that you prune it in March after the frost period.

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Itea virginica Little Henry (Flowering) Flowering
Itea virginica Little Henry (Foliage) Foliage

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1 m
Spread at maturity 1.20 m
Habit Irregular, bushy
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time June to July
Flower size 20 cm
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour green

Botanical data

Genus

Itea

Species

virginica

Cultivar

Little Henry

Family

Escalloniaceae

Other common names

Virginia Sweet Spire

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference7817331

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Planting and care

It thrives in partial shade in all types of soil, even clay, provided they are moist. Hardy, it withstands extreme temperatures (-15°C (5°F)). We recommend that you prune it in March after the frost period.

Planting period

Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Woodland edge
Type of use Border, Free-standing, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -23°C (USDA zone 6a) Show map
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Partial shade, Shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Damp soil, rich and well-drained

Care

Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time August to September
Soil moisture Damp soil
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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