Itea virginica 'Love Child' - P10.5

Bulletpoints
* fragrant flowers * attractive bright red autumn colouring

Leaves
Attractive bright red autumn colouring.

Growth habit
Sweetspire is expansive and overhanging in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Itea virginica thrives on all acidic, humus-rich and sufficiently moist soils.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Flower
The white flowers appear in catkins from May to July. These are pleasantly scented.

Use
Privacy screen, solitary, ornamental shrub

Root
Stoloniferous.