(36-48” tall x 48-72” wide) Suitable for hedging, borders, or as a stand-alone specimen, 'Henry's Garnet' Virginia Sweetspire is a must-have shrub for native enthusiasts, as well as gardeners who value plants that work hard all through the growing season. 'Henry's Garnet' breaks bud early in the spring and suckers prolifically, making it a fine choice for low deciduous hedging in a full sun to partial shade position. In late spring, fragrant white panicles cover this lovely native shrub and attract a diverse group of pollinators for several weeks. Attractive seed heads persist against strong green foliage throughout the summer; but as cooler weather prevails, the foliage of 'Henry's Garnet' Virginia Sweetspire turns a deep, garnet red, accented with hues of gold and orange. Easy to grow with no serious pest or disease issues, it’s generally deer resistant. Native to the Southeastern United States, Virginia Sweetspire prefers moist, rich, soils in full sun to partial shade, but tolerates a wide range of soil conditions and pHs; suitable to rain gardens. It will naturalize where given the space. ‘Henry’s Garnet’ can be grown in shadier conditions, but bloom will be lessened, and the long stems will reach toward the sun. Best flowering occurs with 4 hours of sun per day. If desired, prune to keep growth tidy; this plant blooms on previous season's wood, so pruning should be done immediately after flowering in late spring. 'Henry's Garnet' has larger flowers and better fall color compared to the species.
More Information| Associated SKUs | AM018948
AM018904 (Plant - 4" Pot)
AM018932 (Tray of 3)
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| Common Name | Henry's Garnet Virginia Sweetspire |
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| Botanical Name | Itea virginica Henry's Garnet |
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| Zones | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
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| Light Requirements | Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade |
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| Flower Color | White |
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| Flower Size | 3-6" long cylindrical drooping racemes |
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| Mature Height | 36-48" tall |
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| Estimated Mature Spread | 48-72" wide (4-6 feet) |
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| Growth Rate | Medium |
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| Bloom Time | Late spring to early summer |
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| Planting Depth | Crown of plant should rest just at or above the soil surface after watering in. |
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| Ships As | Potted Plant |
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| Foliage | Dark green oval foliage turns shades of red,orange and gold in fall. |
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| Soil Type | Clay Soil, Moist/Wet Soil |
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| Soil Moisture | Moist / Wet, Well Draining |
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| Tolerates | Wet Sites |
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| Advantages | Easy To Grow, Deer Resistant, Native, Low Maintenance, Fragrant Flower / Foliage, Multiplies / Naturalizes, Good For Hedge / Screen |
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| Additional Information | Great for rain gardens. |
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| Ideal Region | Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West, Southwest, Pacific Northwest |
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| Planting Time | Spring / Summer |
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| Neonicotinoid Free | |
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| Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada | No |
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