How big does a little Henry get?
3 to 4 feet tall
* What it is: A compact, native flowering shrub that gets white, arching, bottle-brush flower clusters in late spring and then glossy, rich red leaves for weeks in fall. * Size: Grows 3 to 4 feet tall and best kept to about 4 feet wide.
Is Little Henry invasive?
It is extremely invasive and is surrounding and choking out my other plants. I have removed the three that I had in my front flower bed. The shoots went everywhere and I was constantly having to dig them out.
How do you care for a little Henry?
Thrives in moist, wet areas, but once established, can tolerate dry conditions. Not fussy about soil pH. Will grow in shade, but flowering and fall color improves when the plant gets at least some sun each day. May be pruned after blooming if required.
Is Little Henry a perennial?
Itea virginica Little Henry® (Virginia Sweetspire) is a small, compact, deciduous shrub boasting bottlebrush spikes of lightly fragrant, creamy-white flowers in late spring to early summer. Great for massing on large banks, in beds, perennial and shrub borders. Grows up to 2-3 ft. tall and wide (60-90 cm).
Do bees like Little Henry sweetspire?
Virginia sweetspire is readily available to the home gardener.
When should I plant Sweetspire?
In shade, Virginia sweetspire may grow taller and leggier and will not flower as prolifically, nor will its fall foliage colors be as vivid. Virginia sweetspire is easy to propagate. Stem cuttings, taken between May and September, root in about four weeks. Autumn is the best time to start a new plant by root division.
How do you propagate little Henry?
Sweetspire can be easily propagated by home gardeners by cuttings, or division. Cuttings need about four weeks to root, and do so readily, with or without rooting hormone treatment. Root in a mix of three parts perlite and one part peat, kept moist, but not wet. Cuttings can be taken from May to September.
How do you grow sweet spire?
This shrub1 is easy to grow in any average, well-drained soil that has medium to wet moisture levels. It grows well in both full sun and partial shade, though it will achieve the best shape, flower color, and fall color in full sun. It likes humusy soils, so mixing in compost before planting is a good idea.
How big does sweetspire get?
three to five feet tall
Height/Spread Sweetspire usually grows three to five feet tall, although it may be taller and leggier in moist or shaded areas. Plants have a denser, more attractive habit when grown in sunnier sites.
When should I plant sweetspire?
How does the Little Henry sweetspire plant look like?
This North American native is drought tolerant and brings pollinators to your landscape! The foliage of the Little Henry Sweetspire is stunning. It is a bright green in the spring and summer and turns orange and red in the fall. The fragrant flowers are white and make their appearance early in the summer.
How long will Little Henry Virginia sweetspire last?
You’ll be rewarded with a riotous harvest color mix in the fall to close out your season. Overall, it’s generally a trouble-free, ornamental shrub. Little Henry Sweetspire will live 40 years or more. Place your order for Little Henry® Virginia Sweetspire.
What kind of plant is little Henry Virginia?
Little Henry Virginia Sweetspire, Itea virginica ‘Sprich’, is a dwarf ornamental shrub with summer flowers and fall color. Plant several en masse for a naturalized look to brighten up a drab side yard, or use just one as a foundation planting. With its small stature, Little Henry Sweetspire would even do well in a container for your patio.
What does little Henry Virginia sweetspire root booster do?
Root Booster will help grow roots faster, for bigger and healthier plants, trees and shrubs. All newly planted items will benefit from Root Booster. Need a hard-working, beautiful native deciduous shrub to polish your landscape? Rely on Little Henry® Virginia Sweetspire (Itea virginica ‘Sprich’ PP10,988) to really boost the visual appeal.