Transform your garden with the stunning Itea Henry’s Garnet, also known as Virginia Sweetspire—a versatile, low-maintenance deciduous shrub that offers year-round beauty and effortless charm. This ornamental plant is beloved for its delicate white blooms, vibrant fall foliage, and adaptability to various growing conditions. Whether you are looking to enhance a shrub border, woodland garden, foundation planting, or wetland area, this resilient plant is an exceptional choice.
When you purchase this listing, you will receive one healthy Itea Henry’s Garnet plant, measuring 6-12 inches tall, carefully potted in a 2.5-inch container and ready for transplanting into your desired garden space.
Virginia Sweetspire is a highly adaptable shrub that thrives in a variety of environments. It flourishes in full sun to partial shade and can even tolerate heavily shaded conditions, making it perfect for diverse landscapes. It prefers moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil but is tolerant of different soil types, including clay and wet soils. This makes it ideal for planting in rain gardens, along stream banks, or in low-lying areas prone to excess moisture.
One of the most captivating features of Itea Henry’s Garnet is its graceful, arching flower clusters that appear in late spring to early summer. These delicate, tiny white blossoms emit a pleasant fragrance, attracting beneficial pollinators such as bees and butterflies. The abundant blooms create a stunning visual display, blanketing the plant in cascades of white.
As the seasons transition, Virginia Sweetspire continues to impress with its outstanding fall foliage. The lush green leaves turn brilliant shades of red, burgundy, and purple, offering a breathtaking autumn display. The foliage persists well into early winter, providing extended seasonal interest in your garden.
With a naturally rounded, broad-spreading form and graceful arching branches, Itea Henry’s Garnet typically reaches 3-4 feet in both height and width. This makes it an excellent choice for:
✔ Specimen plantings for a focal point in the garden
✔ Mass plantings for an impressive, cohesive landscape
✔ Shrub borders and woodland gardens for a naturalized effect
✔ Foundation plantings to complement home exteriors
✔ Hedges or screens for privacy and structure
✔ Erosion control in wet areas, including stream banks and low-lying spots
🌞 Light Requirements: Thrives in full sun to part shade; adaptable to full shade.
🌱 Soil Type: Prefers moist, humus-rich, well-draining soil but tolerates clay and wet soils.
💦 Watering Needs: Medium to high; grows well in consistently moist conditions.
🌡 Hardiness Zones: 5-9; suitable for a wide range of climates.
✂ Pruning & Maintenance: Minimal; prune after flowering if shaping is desired.
✔ One Itea Henry’s Garnet plant (Virginia Sweetspire), 6-12 inches in height, in a 2.5-inch pot
✔ Hardy in USDA zones 5-9, making it ideal for a range of climates
✔ Orders to California will be shipped bare root between late November and March to comply with state regulations
✔ Comprehensive planting and care instructions included with every order
Experience the beauty of fragrant blooms, the vibrancy of stunning fall foliage, and the ease of low-maintenance gardening with this versatile, pollinator-friendly shrub. Whether you're enhancing a woodland garden, adding structure to your landscape, or seeking a hardy, resilient plant for wet areas, Virginia Sweetspire is an excellent choice. Order now and bring year-round charm to your outdoor space!