Itea consists of deciduous or evergreen shrubs and small trees, featuring clusters of small flowers that can be white, cream, or pale green.

Itea

Itea chinensis

Itea crenata 'Aurea Variegata' (v)

Itea ilicifolia is a medium-sized evergreen shrub characterized by its glossy, holly-like leaves that can reach up to 10 centimeters in length. The plant produces clusters of small, greenish-white flowers arranged in drooping racemes, extending up to 30 centimeters. These flowers are notably fragrant, releasing a strong honey-like scent, and typically appear in abundance starting in mid-summer.

Itea ilicifolia

Itea ilicifolia 'Rubrifolia'

Itea ilicifolia 'Westonbirt'

Itea japonica 'Beppu'

Itea virginica

Itea virginica 'Beppu'

This deciduous shrub showcases vibrant red and purple foliage in the fall and produces fragrant, creamy-white blooms in July.

Itea virginica 'Henry's Garnet'

Itea virginica 'Long Spire'

Itea virginica 'Merlot' is a compact deciduous shrub that reaches up to 1 meter in height. Its leaves are narrow, elliptical, and finely serrated, displaying a rich dark green hue. During the summer months, it produces fragrant white blooms arranged in dense spikes that can grow up to 15 centimeters long, which may be upright or slightly arching. In the fall, the foliage transforms to a deep wine-red color. This plant thrives in moist shrub borders or can be utilized as a standalone specimen in the landscape.

Itea virginica 'Merlot'

Itea virginica 'Sarah Eve'

Itea virginica 'Saturnalia'

Itea virginica 'Shirley's Compact'

Itea virginica Little Henry ('Sprich' PBR) is a compact, upright deciduous shrub that can reach heights of up to 1.5 meters. It features narrow, elliptical leaves with fine serrations, showcasing a rich green hue. In summer, this variety produces fragrant, creamy white flowers that appear in dense, upright spikes measuring up to 15 centimeters long. This cultivar is known for its abundant blooms and exhibits vibrant red and purple foliage in the fall. It thrives in moist shrub borders or can be planted as a standalone specimen.

Iteaceae