Holly-Leaved Sweet Spire
Itea ilicifolia
Also known as
Holly-leaf sweetspire
Itea ilicifolia 2 by User:Imc (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Full Sun
Moderate watering
Frost Hardy
H5
RHS hardiness
-15°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
4m | Max | 2.5m |
2.5m | Min | 1.5m |
10 years to reach maturity
Flowering
spring
summer
autumn
winter
This plant has a mild fragrance
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Holly-Leaved Sweet Spire Overview
Itea ilicifolia, also known as an holly-leaved sweet spire, is an evergreen shrub that typically grows to a maximum height of around 5m and a maximum width of around 3m. Foliage is shiny and resembles that of holly. Flowers are green-white, scented and arranged densely in hanging catkin-like structures. This species has earnt a Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Award of Garden Merit. It is also part of the RHS “Plants for Pollinators” initiative to showcase plants which support pollinator populations by providing ample amounts of nectar and/ or pollen. A great choice for encouraging pollinating insect wildlife into your garden!
How to propagate Holly-Leaved Sweet Spire
Seed
Cuttings
Semi-hardwood cuttings.
Special features of Holly-Leaved Sweet Spire
Attractive flowers
Attracts butterflies
Attracts bees
Other uses of Holly-Leaved Sweet Spire
Specimen Summer interest.
