About
A deciduous shrub with attractive rich red and purple autumn colour and aromatic creamy-white flowers in July.
About the genus
Itea can be deciduous shrubs, or evergreen shrubs or small trees, with small white, cream or pale green flowers
Growing conditions
SunlightPartial shade
Soil typeClay, Loam
Soil pHAcid
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectWest-facing, South-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
Time to full height10-20 years
Suggested usesSpecimen planting, large borders, parkland settings.
FragranceFlower
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moist, slightly acid soil in a sheltered position in partial shade
PruningPruning group 2
PropagationPropagate by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to honey fungus in gardens where it is present but insufficient data to determine degree of susceptibility