Henry’s Garnet Sweetspire – Itea virginica Live Plant | 12 Inches Tall | 4 Inch Pot | Virginia Sweetspire | Flowering Deciduous Shrub

Add graceful structure and seasonal beauty to your landscape with this Henry’s Garnet Sweetspire (Itea virginica) live plant. Also known as Virginia Sweetspire, this versatile deciduous shrub is valued for its adaptability and attractive garden presence. The plant is approximately 12 inches tall and well rooted in a 4-inch nursery pot. It is a versatile choice for shrub borders, foundation plantings, hedges, woodland gardens, or mass plantings. The plant can adapt to full sun or partial shade and prefers slightly acidic, well-drained soil with average to medium moisture.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Henry’s Garnet Sweetspire plant
✔️ Approximate height: 12 inches
✔️ 4-inch nursery pot
✔️ Healthy, well-rooted plant
✔️ Potted deciduous shrub
✔️ Planting and care instructions included

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Henry’s Garnet Sweetspire / Virginia Sweetspire
Botanical Name: Itea virginica
Plant Type: Deciduous flowering shrub
Growth Stage: Well-rooted live plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Slightly acidic, well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; prefers average to medium moisture
Mature Height: Approximately 3–4 feet
Mature Width: Approximately 4–6 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 5–9
Container Friendly: Yes, while young; best planted in the landscape long term
Best Uses: Borders, hedges, foundation plantings, woodland gardens, mass plantings

💡 Care Tip: Plant your Henry’s Garnet Sweetspire in well-draining soil with consistent moisture while it establishes. It can grow in full sun or partial shade, with more sunlight generally supporting fuller flowering. Mulch around the root zone to help retain soil moisture and protect the roots from temperature fluctuations.