Itea virginica 'Merlot' ~ Short N' Sweet™ Merlot Sweetspire deer-resistant do not plant near walking

do not plant near walking areas

the foliage turns a stunning golden yellow

needs well-drained soil

Pink Frost produces quarter-sized spidery red flowers in mid-spring

Best grown in part sun and rich

Itea virginica 'Merlot' ~ Short N' Sweet™ Merlot Sweetspire deer-resistant do not plant near walkingShort N Sweet Sweetspire is a densely compact deciduous shrub that has long lasting fall color. The shiny oval green leaves turn wine red in fall and hold until early winter before being dropped. The tiny fragrant white flowers that blanket the shrub bloom on drooping cylindrical racemes in spring. Best fall color in full sun and rich moist well drained soils. Itea virginica is a host plant for the American Holly Azure butterfly if in the coastal