Dwarf Virginia Sweetspire
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407 South Pipeline Road East
Euless TX 76040
United States
+12148140932
Itea virginica 'Little Henry,' often referred to as Dwarf Virginia Sweetspire, is a delightful deciduous shrub that boasts an elegant, rounded shape with arching branches. In late spring to early summer, it brings joy with its fragrant, small white flowers that bloom in charming, drooping clusters (3-6" long), creating a lovely blanket of blooms. The oval, dark green leaves (1-4" long) transform into stunning shades of red, orange, and gold in the fall, offering a vibrant display that can linger beautifully on the plant until early winter.
This adaptable shrub enjoys average to wet, well-drained soil and flourishes in full sun to partial shade, even finding a cozy spot in shadier areas. While it loves moist, rich soils, it's quite resilient and can tolerate a variety of soil conditions. It's a fantastic choice for mass planting on large slopes, in beds, or along borders with other perennials and shrubs. Plus, it shines in woodland gardens or as a charming front border plant thanks to its petite size.
Height: 2'-3'
Spread: 2'-3'
Bloom: June-July
Light: Full Sun, Part Shade, Dappled Shade
Water: Medium, High
Zone: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Origin: Texas, South-eastern Midwest United States
Spring Shipping:
Orders are shipped within 7-10 business days. We will email you if there are expected delays.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
