Itea ilicifolia-0
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Itea ilicifolia-0
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Itea ilicifoliaHolly-leaved sweet spire

£24.50

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Overview

An evergreen shrub featuring glossy, holly-like leaves. Flowers in mid-summer producing long racemes of green-white flowers which are strongly scented. Requires a sheltered position away from dry winds until it becomes established.

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Pruning: Prune back after flowering, or in late winter/early spring, to a strong framework of branches. Leave 2-4 buds of growth on the framework and trim to a bud facing away from the wall. Prune back overlong shoots and remove any weak or dead branches.

Cultural information: Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in a sheltered position, in full sun or partial shade. Mulch or feed after pruning.

Support: Can be grown and a free-standing shrub or trained against a wall. Tie in young shoots, whilst they are still soft and flexible, onto a framework of training wires.

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Flowering Months

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Flower Colour

Green, White
Availability Date

All year round
Flower Type

Cluster
Flowering Month

August, September, October
Soil Type

Acid, Alkaline, Normal
Aspect

Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness

Hardy
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Foliage Type

Evergreen
Foliage Colour

Green
Height after 10 years*

2.5–4 metres (8-13ft)
Pot Size

3 Litre
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