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RedCrocus Merlot Virginia Sweetspire- Fragrant White Blooms, Burgundy Foliage, Garden Shrub, Autumn Color, Pollinator Attractant, Easy Care, Deer Resistant 3 Gallon

RedCrocus Merlot Virginia Sweetspire- Fragrant White Blooms, Burgundy Foliage, Garden Shrub, Autumn Color, Pollinator Attractant, Easy Care, Deer Resistant 3 Gallon

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Merlot' Virginia Sweetspire Itea virginica 'Merlot'

Description

A deciduous shrub featuring fragrant white flowers in late spring, deep burgundy foliage in fall, and adaptable growth habits. Perfect for adding seasonal color and texture to gardens.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for border plantings, shrub borders, foundation plantings, and naturalized areas. Its vibrant fall foliage also makes it excellent for woodland gardens and mixed borders.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Icon Botanical Name: Merlot' Virginia Sweetspire Itea virginica 'Merlot'
  • Common Name Icon Common Name: Merlot' Virginia Sweetspire
  • Size & Growth Icon Size & Growth: Typically reaches 3-4 ft in height and width, with a rounded habit.
  • Hardiness Zones Icon Hardiness Zones: 5-9
  • Foliage Type Icon Foliage Type: Deciduous
  • Bloom Time Icon Bloom Time: Late Spring to Early Summer
  • Growth Rate Icon Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements Icon Light Requirements: Full Sun to Part Shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Icon Attracts Pollinators: Yes
  • Indoor Friendly Icon Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Icon Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Icon Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Icon Pet Warning: Nontoxic to pets
  • Fragrant Icon Fragrant: Yes
  • Cut Flower Icon Cut Flower: Yes
  • Grows Well With Icon Grows Well With: Ferns, Astilbes, and Grasses

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Icon Planting Instructions: Plant in spring or fall in well-drained soil.
  • Soil Moisture Icon Soil Moisture: Keep consistently moist, not waterlogged.
  • Soil Type Icon Soil Type: Prefers acidic to neutral soil.
  • Humidity Icon Humidity: Tolerant of average garden humidity.
  • Pruning Instructions Icon Pruning Instructions: Prune after flowering to shape and remove dead wood.
  • Winter Care Icon Winter Care: Mulch in colder zones for winter protection.
  • Planting Depth Icon Planting Depth: Plant at same depth as in nursery container.
  • Fertilization Icon Fertilization: Apply balanced fertilizer in early spring.
  • Special Care Icon Special Care: Mulch around base to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature.
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