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Henry's Garnet Virginia Sweetspire
Henry's Garnet Virginia Sweetspire
$44.25
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Itea virginica 'Henry's Garnet'
Choose Henry's Garnet Virginia Sweetspire for damp edges, rain gardens, and naturalized beds where fall color matters. The tradeoff: it can spread by suckers, so it is not the shrub for a tight, formal layout.
Buy This If
- You want strong fall color.
- Your soil stays moist.
- You like a natural colony look.
Skip This If
- You need a clipped shrub.
- The bed is narrow.
- The site dries out fast.
PGNE Report Card
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | A- | The long white flower clusters and reliable fall color give it a strong seasonal presence without looking overly formal. |
| Growth Rate | B | It settles in at a moderate pace and can gradually fill a bed where moisture is steady. |
| Maintenance | B- | Pruning needs are light, but you may need to remove suckers if you want a defined edge. |
| Deer Resistance | B+ | Deer tend to leave this alone, though hungry deer may sample it where pressure is heavy. |
| Small Space Fit | C | Its spreading habit makes it better for roomy beds than tight foundation corners. |
| Screening Value | D | It is deciduous and open enough that it should not be counted on for privacy. |
Our Experience
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend this for moist, informal beds where the homeowner wants a shrub to fill in over time, not sit as a single tight specimen.
Plant Facts
| Mature Height | 3 to 4 feet |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 4 to 6 feet |
| Hardiness Zones | 5a-9b |
| Spacing | 48 to 72 inches on center |
| Sun | Full sun to part shade |
| Moisture | Medium to wet |
| Growth Habit | Deciduous shrub with arching, erect, rounded, spreading habit |
Customers Usually Ask
Will it spread?
Yes, it can sucker and form a colony, especially in moist soil.
Is it good near wet areas?
Yes, it is a good fit for damp spots that many shrubs dislike.
Should I prune it hard?
Usually no; remove stray suckers or old stems as needed after flowering.
Why buy for fall color
- See the actual color before you buy it
- Foliage, berries and late bloom — all three seasons of interest
- Fall planting means roots established before winter
Locally grown for New England conditions
Every plant in our Fall Sale is grown or hardened off right here in New Hampshire, so it's already acclimated to New England winters before it ever leaves our nursery.
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-31240
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