Sweetspire - Henry’s Garnet Virginia

Henry’s Garnet Virginia Sweetspire, itea virginica 'Henry's Garnet', has wonderfully fragrant, white flowers that bloom in June and July when few other shrubs are in flower. The bright green foliage turns a scarlet-crimson in fall with a rounded, arching shape at maturity. This is an erect, rounded, deciduous shrub which typically grows 3-4' tall. Henry's Garnet Virginia Sweetspire is a versatile shrub for sunny or shady areas of the shrub border or woodland garden, and also a good specimen or foundation plant. It naturalizes well in wild locations, and is good on the edges of streams or ponds. ... more info