Itea virginica
Itea virginica
Itea virginica
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Christelle B.
Itea virginica
Christelle B. • 07 FR
Itea virginica
Itea virginica
Virginia Sweet Spire
Very satisfied with my order, fast delivery, well packaged. Young plant in perfect condition and which corresponds well to the description on the website.
Christelle, 12/10/2020
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Description
The alternate-leaved bush, in Latin Itea virginica, is a graceful, deciduous shrub, very hardy, whose leaves turn pink and red in autumn. In early summer, it is adorned with many clusters of white flowers that are quite unusual and delicately scented. It is a plant that thrives in moist and slightly acidic soil. It can be grown in a large pot or in a partially shaded area of the garden.
Itea virginica is a shrub from the Escalloniaceae family. It is found naturally in swamps and along watercourses in the southeastern United States, particularly in Virginia. It grows relatively slowly and eventually forms a bushy shrub, reaching a height of about 1.75 m (5 ft 8 in) and a spread of 1.50 m (4 ft 11 in), depending on the growing conditions. Its deciduous leaves are alternate, 5 to 7 cm (2.8 in) long, elliptical in shape, with a glossy green upper surface and a paler underside. In autumn, they turn shades of pink, red, and purple before falling off. Flowering occurs in June. It takes the form of clusters of small, white, star-shaped and fragrant flowers held above the foliage. The flower heads hang down in pretty pendulous clusters measuring 10 to 15 cm (5.9 in) in length. This flowering gives the shrub a weeping appearance. The alternate-leaved bush prefers a slightly acidic, well-drained soil that is slightly moist, in a partially shaded location.
The alternate-leaved bush is very ornamental when planted as a specimen, in a mass planting, as part of a large border, or in a woodland setting. It can also be grown in a container or a large pot on a slightly shaded terrace. In Anglo-Saxon countries, it is commonly planted in large numbers around bodies of water such as small ponds or lakes. This shrub can be paired with hydrangeas, camellias, and other Chinese azaleas that thrive in similar conditions. Consider also Japanese Styrax and dark-leaved Physocarpus to enhance its beauty.
Tips: It does not tolerate alkaline and/or dry soils. It can tolerate full sun if the soil is moist.
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Botanical data
Itea
virginica
Escalloniaceae
Virginia Sweet Spire
North America
Planting and care
The Virginia Sweetspire is planted in spring or autumn in a moist, humus-rich, and well-drained soil. It does not tolerate limestone and drought at all. It prefers a partially shaded or sunny exposure depending on the soil moisture. Forest soil is ideal or mix ericaeous soil with soil in your garden, although this solution is not long-term if your soil is limestone. Mulch the soil in summer to maintain freshness. To promote branching, prune the faded branches above a bud after flowering. For old wood, remove 1/4 of the branch from the base.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
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