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If burning bush has good fall color then this plant is a wildfire. Lightly scented, pure white flowers shoot like fireworks in the early summer horizon. Its mounded, compact stature makes it a big improvement over older selections. Perfectly suited for flooding large banks, beds and borders. Itea virginica 'Sprich' pp#10,988
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What people are saying ... I love this little guy so much I went back and bought a second one! White wispy blooms in the spring and a wonderful red color on the leaves in the fall. It is also extremely hardy (due to some construction I had to move mine twice within the first year and it is still doing well and showing new growth). Zone 5, Ohio Four Stars. Two weeks ago, I purchased one at Sandy Springs, Ga. Lowes Store. Now they have sold out, and I would like to purchase five more. Where in the Atlanta, Ga. area can I find this very nice plant at a retail store? Georgia, Zone 7 Share your experience: Rate how has this variety has preformed in your garden. Awards: Ohio Nursery Association Plant Selection Award
Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer Bloom Color: Pure white Foliage Color: Rich green Fall Color: Hot orange red to burgundy-red Size: 2-3 feet tall, 3 feet wide Exposure: Full sun to shade Soil:
Evenly moist to wet soils,
preferably slightly acid. On alkaline soils the leaves may yellow. This
is easily corrected with the addition of magnesium sulfate, aluminum
sulfate or elemental sulfur. Pruning: Best if done immediately after bloom. Sets bud on summer prior to blooming. Watering: Water during periods of drought. Native to swampy and boggy areas. Wildlife: None Type: Deciduous Fertilizing: Fertilize in early spring by applying a slow release fertilizer specialized for trees & shrubs. Follow the label for recommended rate of application. Uses: Great intermixed into a perennial border or when used in mass as a taller style ground cover. i.e. to cover a bank or hill or the edge of a pond. Excellent choice for combining with Hosta and other big leafed plants. Other: Native to North America Breeder: Richard Feist A useful native plant with lots of potential for the home landscape. It will grow in full sun to full shade, and requires little pruning or other maintenance. LITTLE HENRY® is a dwarf version of the old favorite ‘Henry’s Garnet.’ Less than three feet tall at maturity, it is suitable for mass plantings as a ground cover or a delightful addition to the mixed border. Little Henry has fragrant white summer flowers that attract butterflies and hummingbirds. The green summer foliage changes to brilliant orange in the fall, giving Little Henry multi-season appeal. Available at better nurseries, garden centers and mail order
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