Hardiness Zones
Zones 5a–9b
Light Requirement
Part Sun to Sun
Mature Size
24 - 36 Inches tall × 24 - 36 Inches wide
SCENTLANDIA® Sweetspire | Proven Winners®
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
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Care information
Care information
Remove plant from packaging on arrival. Water and place in appropriate sun conditions until it is ready to be planted. Do not keep plant inside or sitting in a tray of water as this could add additional stress.
SCENTLANDIA® Sweetspire | Proven Winners®
Description
Description
Sweet summertime fragrance.
We sniffed dozens of different sweetspires in pursuit of the most fragrant variety, and we can say with confidence that we've found it in Scentlandia® itea. Though this native plant is much beloved for its sweetly scented summer blooms, not all plants exhibit equally strong fragrance, so it was our primary goal in introducing our next variety. We also wanted a smaller variety that works with any size landscape, and outstanding fall color so that the plant stays interesting beyond its bloom time. Scentlandia® sweetspire delivers on all three! The flowers aren't just longer, larger, and more fragrant than other varieties - they're also more cold tolerant, assuring a good display even in USDA zone 5 where flower buds are frequently damaged. Itea is one of the most shade tolerant flowering shrubs and thrives even in wet soils, making it an excellent problem solver.
Available in better garden centers in spring 2019.
Top reasons to grow Scentlandia® sweetspire:
- More fragrant than other sweetspire varieties
- Better bud hardiness means better performance in USDA zones 5 and 6
- One of the most shade tolerant flowering shrubs
