Itea virginica 'Merlot' ~ Short N' Sweet™ Merlot Sweetspire purple-bloom Best bloom in partial sun

Best bloom in partial sun and rich

Some susceptibility to blight and leaf spots

Susceptible to leaf spots and rust

Ruffled semi-double orange-pink flowers with reddish flecks bloom first in mid-spring

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Itea virginica 'Merlot' ~ Short N' Sweet™ Merlot Sweetspire purple-bloom Best bloom in partial sunShort N Sweet Sweetspire is a densely compact deciduous shrub that has long lasting fall color. The shiny oval green leaves turn wine red in fall and hold until early winter before being dropped. The tiny fragrant white flowers that blanket the shrub bloom on drooping cylindrical racemes in spring. Best fall color in full sun and rich moist well drained soils. Itea virginica is a host plant for the American Holly Azure butterfly if in the coastal