Henry's Garnet Virginia Sweetspire

Henry’s Garnet Virginia Sweetspire (Itea virginica ‘Henry’s Garnet’) offers beautiful interest across multiple seasons. In late spring, fragrant white flowers appear in graceful, arching racemes against clean green foliage. As fall arrives, the foliage develops rich red, wine, and burgundy tones that create a standout display in the landscape.

This adaptable native shrub is especially useful in moist planting areas, woodland edges, rain-garden-style beds, and naturalized borders. Its spreading, mounded habit also makes it a great choice for mass plantings, foundation beds, and planting beneath taller trees or shrubs.

Sold in a 3-gallon container. Plant size, fullness, flower coverage, and fall color naturally vary by season and nursery availability.

Product Details

• Botanical name: Itea virginica ‘Henry’s Garnet’

• Common name: Henry’s Garnet Virginia Sweetspire

• Container size: 3 gallon

• Foliage: Green deciduous foliage with red to burgundy fall color

• Blooms: Fragrant white flower racemes in late spring

• Light: Full sun to partial shade

• Mature size: Approximately 3–4 ft. tall × 4–6 ft. wide

• Best uses: Moist borders, woodland edges, mass plantings, foundation beds, and rain gardens

• Care: Prefers moist, well-drained soil. Water regularly until established and during extended dry periods.

FAQs

When does Henry’s Garnet Virginia Sweetspire bloom?
It produces fragrant white flower clusters in late spring.

Does it have fall color?
Yes. Henry’s Garnet is especially valued for its rich red, wine, and burgundy foliage in fall.

Can it grow in moist soil?
Yes. It is an excellent choice for consistently moist borders, woodland edges, and rain-garden-style planting areas.

How much sun does it need?
It grows in full sun to partial shade. In Metro Atlanta, partial shade can help support attractive foliage and reduce stress during hot summer periods.

Is it evergreen?
No. Henry’s Garnet Virginia Sweetspire is deciduous and loses its leaves in winter.

How is it delivered?
Plants carry a separate $45 plant delivery fee. We deliver Henry’s Garnet Virginia Sweetspire throughout Metro Atlanta, including Peachtree City, Fayetteville, Stockbridge, McDonough, Lithonia, and Douglasville.

Will my plant look exactly like the product photo?
Plant size, shape, fullness, flower coverage, and fall color vary naturally by season and nursery availability.