Itea virginica 'Merlot' ~ Short N' Sweet™ Merlot Sweetspire deer-resistant Woodlander can get large but

Woodlander can get large but can be pruned back to reduce its size and increase flowering

the foliage turns a stunning golden yellow

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

do not plant near walking areas

needs well-drained soil

Itea virginica 'Merlot' ~ Short N' Sweet™ Merlot Sweetspire deer-resistant Woodlander can get large butShort 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