Short and Sweet Sweetspire

Short and Sweet Sweetspire

Sweetspire is a popular shrub known for its elongated cream fragrant flowers.

Sweetspire is a popular shrub known for its elongated cream fragrant flowers. An easy shrub to grow with a tolerating range of conditions and little pruning needed. Seldom has disease and pest problems.

Additional Information

  • Botanical Name

    Itea virginica 'Merlot'

  • Plant Height

    2'-3'

  • Plant Spread (width)

    3'-4'

  • Deciduous/Evergreen

    Deciduous

  • Bloom Time

    Late Spring, Summer

  • Exposure

    Part Sun/Part Shade, Sun

  • Flower Color

    White

  • Foliage Color

    Green

  • Fall Color

    Orange, Red

  • Soil Moisture

    Moist to well drained soils

  • Growth Habit

    Mounded