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Itea virginica 'Little Henry' (Sweetspire 'Little Henry')
1 hour care
per year
per year
1m
Max height
Max height
1.5m
Max spread
Max spread
5-10 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Itea virginica 'Little Henry'
Other names
Sweetspire 'Little Henry', Sweet spire 'Little Henry' , Virginia sweetspire 'Little Henry' , Itea virginica 'Sprich'
Genus
Itea Itea
Variety or Cultivar
'Little Henry' _ 'Little Henry' is a small shrub which forms cylindrical racemes of fragrant creamy-white flowers in summer and reddish-purple foliage in autumn.
Itea virginica 'Little Henry' is: Evergreen
Fragrance
Flowers are honey-scented, becoming stronger in the evening.
Habit
Narrowly columnar
Flower
White in Summer; White in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free.
Diseases
Generally disease free.
General care
Propagation methods
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Itea virginica 'Little Henry' (Sweetspire 'Little Henry') will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1.5m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained, organic-rich soil, in full sun or partial shade in a sheltered position. Good trained as a wall-shrub.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Itea virginica 'Little Henry'
Other names
Sweetspire 'Little Henry', Sweet spire 'Little Henry' , Virginia sweetspire 'Little Henry' , Itea virginica 'Sprich'
Genus
Itea Itea
Variety or Cultivar
'Little Henry' _ 'Little Henry' is a small shrub which forms cylindrical racemes of fragrant creamy-white flowers in summer and reddish-purple foliage in autumn.
Foliage
Evergreen
Fragrance
Flowers are honey-scented, becoming stronger in the evening.
Habit
Narrowly columnar
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Colour
Flower
White in Summer; White in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free.
Diseases
Generally disease free.
General care
Propagation methods
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Itea virginica 'Little Henry' (Sweetspire 'Little Henry') will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1.5m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained, organic-rich soil, in full sun or partial shade in a sheltered position. Good trained as a wall-shrub.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7
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| Hardiness: | Tender in frost (H3) | Tell us... |
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