Description
Easily grown in average, medium to wet soil in full sun to part shade. Adaptable to shade. Tolerates a wide range of soil conditions, but prefers moist, humusy soils. Promptly remove root suckers to prevent any unwanted spread.
Itea virginica ‘Sprich’ Little Henry
('Little Henry', Virginia Sweetspire)
$29.99
Hardiness Zones:
5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a 9bQuick Overview:
This Virginia sweetspire cultivar is an extremely compact, rounded, deciduous shrub which typically grows to 2′ tall with a slightly larger spread. Features fragrant, tiny white flowers borne in cylindrical racemes (3-4" long) which cover the shrub with bloom in late spring to early summer. Oval, dark green leaves (1-3" long) turn attractive shades of orange, red and purple in fall, often persisting on the shrub until December. LITTLE HENRY is a dwarf version of the Virginia native species, with superior flowers and better fall color than the species.
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Additional information
| Common Name | 'Little Henry', Virginia Sweetspire |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Itea virginica 'Sprich' Little Henry |
| Container/Amount | 3 gallon |
| Evergreen or Deciduous | Deciduous |
| Hardiness Zone | 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b |
| Growth Rate | Average |
| Light Requirements | Part-shade, Part-sun, Sun |
| Height | to 2 ft. |
| Width | to 2.5 ft. |
| Soil Condition | Well-drained |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Blooming Period | June |
| Flower Color | white |
| Fragrance | Yes |
| Foliage Color | green |
| Deer Resistant | No |
| Fall Color | red |
