Folk name: Flower willow
Plant height: approx. 60 cm
Deciduous: Yes
Hardy: Good
Description: The Itea owes its ornamentation to its beautiful white oblong clusters of flowers and the discolouration of its leaves. In autumn, before the plant drops its leaves, the leaves turn reddish-brown.
Pruning: after flowering
Flowering time: The plant flowers in May and June
Pitch:
You can place the plant in both sun and semi-shade
Care:
Before planting, soak the pot in a bucket of water for 10 minutes.
History:
Itea virginica is native to the eastern United States.
Significance:
Itea is named after the Greek itea, meaning willow. The name refers to its catkins-like inflorescence.
