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Sweetspire

Sweetspire are evergreen and deciduous flowering plants that are frequently cultivated for gardens. The cream or white drooping heads of some genus members are reminiscent of the weeping willow, providing height and foils to other aspects of a garden. Sweetspire are shrubs, occasionally small trees, with some emitting a pleasant scent.

Scientific classification

Genus

Sweetspire (Itea)

Family

Sweetspire

Order

Saxifrages, stonecrops and allies

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Deciduous

Leaf type

5 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

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Species

Virginia sweetspire Itea omeiensis Chinese sweetspire Itea yunnanensis

Care Guide for Sweetspire

Every 1-2 weeks

Water

Partial sun

Sunlight

5 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Garden Soil

Soil Type

Water: Sweetspire flourishes in moist environments, needing consistent watering every 1-2 weeks without waterlogging. It thrives outdoors, attracting pollinators during the flowering season, which necessitates ample moisture for vibrant blooms.

Propagation: Propagate sweetspire using softwood cuttings or division in spring or early summer. Cuttings require healthy 4-6 inch sections, rooting hormone, and a peat-perlite mix in high humidity. For division, separate clumps post-flowering, replanting at original depth and watering well.

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