Little Henry® Sweetspire | Little Henry® Itea virginica 'Sprich' USPP 10,988

Little Henry^® Sweetspire | Little Henry^® Itea virginica 'Sprich' USPP 10,988

Plant Highlights:

• Growing Zone: 5-9
• Plant Brand: Proven Winner
• Botanical Name: Little Henry® Sweetspire
• Foliage Color: Green
• Flower Color: White
• Flower Fragrance: Slight
• Fall Color: Orange to Red
• Type: Deciduous
• Mature Height: 2-3’
• Mature Width: 2-3’
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• Exposure: Sun to part shade
• Soil Needs: Well drained and can take soggy wet soils
• Water Needs: Moderate as needed once established  
• Pruning Needs: As needed in early Spring and after blooming
• Awards:
• Grown by: The Plant Factory

Additional Highlights:

• • Pollinator Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Friendly: Yes
  • Reblooming: No
  • Cold and Heat Tolerant: Yes

The Little Henry Sweetspire is a versatile and attractive shrub for any garden. This Itea little henry offers beautiful white flowers and vibrant fall colors. The Sweetspire Itea is known for its adaptability to various soil types. The little henry shrub is compact, making it perfect for small spaces. Little henry Itea is also low-maintenance and deer-resistant. Virginia Sweetspire Itea adds year-round interest to your landscape.

This shrub is sure to impress gardeners of all ages with its incredible year-round performance. In the early spring, it adorns itself with delicate green leaves, filling any garden space perfectly, followed by charming white bottlebrush flowers that cascade over the entire plant. As the pollinators arrive, bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds are drawn to this compact shrub, competing for a spot at its table. Its extraordinary drought tolerance allows it to endure even the toughest of summers without any major setbacks. When autumn arrives, Little Henry® Sweetspire ignites with fiery orange and red hues, before shedding its leaves for the winter. This well-behaved shrub grows to a maximum size of 3 feet tall and wide, making it an ideal choice for small spaces in any landscape.

Care:

Little Henry® Sweetspire will perform well in full sun and part shade. The longer the exposure to the sun  (6 hours or more) will cause better blooming growth. If you have a area that is a bit boggy and too moist for most shrubs then Little Henry® Sweetspire will give you an option to use. Pruning can be done in the early spring before they leaf out or along the way from spring to summer after blooming. Fertilize in early spring with our SR-18-5-10 slow release fertilizer for maximum growth and plant health. 

Uses:

Borders, backdrop planting for perennials, container plant

Companion plants:

Azaleas, Buddleia, Hydrangeas, Perennials, Spirea

Ordering:

Our processing time usually is 1-3 days after receiving the order. Orders taken after 4:00 pm on Wednesday through Sunday will be shipped the following Monday.

Shipping"

The Plant Factory, Inc. offers the very best shipping processes to ensure quick, safe, and near-perfect results every time. Cold and heat may deter your order temporarily until it is safe to receive and plant your plants/trees in your area. At our discretion, we will hold order till the threat is gone ensuring you with the healthiest- viable product ordered.

Summer/Winter Shipping Restrictions – Summer above 95 degrees | Winter - Below 34 degrees

Just a heads up! We share pictures and videos on our site to showcase our products and highlight the quality of our growing process. However, depending on the season you purchase, you can receive a plant that is smaller or larger than what is presented. There's a chance you might see a plant blooming like the one on our site, but it's not guaranteed. We often trim off blooms since they don't travel well. When you buy our plants, think of it as a wonderful investment in your future garden! Enjoy the journey of nurturing them to their fullest potential.

What makes Plant Factory Direct a great option?

We grow our plants right here at our nursery! Our knowledgeable staff uses top-notch horticultural practices to make sure our plants are healthy and of the highest quality. We choose your plants with the same care and thoughtfulness as if we were picking them for ourselves. We aim to go above and beyond what our customers expect. We take pride in providing wonderful “out of the box” experiences, along with friendly customer service and speedy resolutions.