LITTLE HENRY® Sweetspire

Light: Grows well in all light conditions. Though flower coverage and brilliance of fall color are at their best with at least four hours of direct exposure to the sun. Soil: Quite tolerant of all conditions, but really thrives in moist soil. Water: Enjoys very moist conditions, but is actually very drought tolerant once it’s established.Fertilizing: Doesn’t typically need fertilizer. If you know you have poor soil, you can apply some granular fertilizer formulated for flowering shrubs in the springtime when the soil is workable.Pruning: Regular pruning isn’t recommended, as it maintains its best looking, carefree habit naturally. If you’d like to shape it a bit, you can do so after it’s done flowering in the early summer. Other: Some dieback may happen in very cold zones, but it will come up from the ground like a perennial. A layer of mulch will help insulate the plant.Itea virginica native range. Based on the USDA website.