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Itea virginica 'Shirley's Compact'
Small selection with good autumn colour. The size after 10 years is 75 cm. The flower colour is white. This plant is hardy.The flowering period is May - July.
Date taken : 03.02.2010
Common name : Virginia willow
Family : Iteaceae
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Characteristics of this plant
type of plant : shrub
soil type : All soils are ok
planting place : needs a partially shaded place
habit/form : compact growing
water requirement : no special watering needs
wind tolerance : not susceptible to wind
the plant is evergreen
height approx : between 50 and 75 cm
width approx : between 30 and 50 cm
flower colour : white
leaf colour : green
leaf shape : leaves are oval
leaf size : between 3 and 5 cm
edibility : The plant is not edible
scent : flowers scented lightly
flowering period : july - august
hardiness : hardy
special feature good autumn colours
Of this plant no stock is known unfortunately and therefore it does not occur in the on-line plantshop