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Itea virginica/Sweet Spire
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Posted by HeyPearly z5-NY (My Page) on Mon, May 17, 04 at 12:23
Had a lot of trouble locating Sweet Spire, even Adams had never heard of it. I located it but it was heavily girdled, I kept it and am hoping for the best. Here's the question, what does this shrub need? Acid or sweet soil? Lots of water or likes it on the dry side? Full sun or part shade? All the usual info. It's not listed in any of my books. Anyone with any advise,info or experience on this shrub I'd love to hear from. THANKS!
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RE: Itea virginica/Sweet Spire
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Hi Pearly,
I have two, not doing that well, but alive. One died.
I got them from Adams Newburgh 2 years ago.
They like a lot of water, and droop when they don't get it.
Not sure about the PH, but I seem to remember "neutral" or
"adaptible" on the label, or I wouldn't have put them where they are.
I remember the roots/runners being very thick and fleshy and
unwinding into long, tan off-shoots.
I'm actually getting rid of mine, if you want them.
If you do, let me know asap, they'll be in containers soon!
They don't fit the way my landscape is going. I'm looking for stronger colors.
So, Free to good home! |
RE: Itea virginica/Sweet Spire
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| I purchased a Sweet Sprire from Home Depot on clearance! just planted it so I don't know anything about it yet; I checked tag to see if I could find nursery of origin, but alas, none listed |
RE: Sweet Spire follow up
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I should have mentione what the tag indicated;
exposure; sun - part shade
spacing; 8 -10 ft
3-6 ft tall; 5-8 ft wide
Fertalizing: fertalize in spring just before new growth begins
hardiness: -20 to -10 F
Water Use: keep moist until well established then water regularly as needed |
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