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Sweetspire - Little Henry

Itea virginica
Sweetspire - Little Henry

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Sweetspire - Little Henry Details:

Plant Facts
Mature Height
2 - 3 feet
Mature Spread
2 - 3 feet
Soil Type
Widely Adaptable
Moisture
Widely Adaptable
Mature Form
Mounding
Growth Rate
Moderate
Sun Exposure
Full Sun - Partial Sun
Flower Color
White
Fall Color
Bright Red
Foliage Color
Medium Green
5-9

The Sweetspire Little Henry, 'Itea virginica', also known as Virginia Sweetspire Little Henry, is a great shrub for most landscapes. Place it in front of larger evergreens or it fits well with other perennials in your garden. Another outstanding attribute of Little Henry is it's dark green foliage which changes to a brilliant red in the fall, like a burning bush in fall color. The Little Henry will tolerate wet soils and it will stand some drought after it is established. Flowers in late summer and fall. If you do any pruning, do it after it flowers.

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  Cute Little Shrub, 6/14/2007 12:20:18 AM
Reviewer: St Louis Kris
I had trouble getting this plant established, but after several years, it is doing great. I have it planted in morning shade and afternoon sun and in poor soil. Does well in my humid climate.

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  Great little plant, 8/5/2008 10:00:40 PM
Reviewer: Anne Fitzsimons
I love these little bushes. They are great for filling in places where you don't want something large. I have two planted side by side facing North and shaded under a very large tree. They get a little bit of dappled sunlight in the morning. They have done great from the very beginning. Mine don't have quite as many blooms as the picture, but after this brutal winter in Michigan, they popped right back this spring, and looked great,when other things like hydrangeas, lavander and azaelas didn't fare well. If I had more spaces to fill, these would be my choice.

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