Merlot Sweetspire Size:3 gallon semi-double light pink blooms with

semi-double light pink blooms with golden stamens in early to mid-spring

Ideal for adding vibrant color to gardens while attracting pollinators

it thrives in full sun to partial shade and adapts well to a variety of well-drained soils

This low-maintenance shrub provides bold color and early-season interest in the garden

or ironwood

Merlot Sweetspire Size:3 gallon semi-double light pink blooms withBloom Color: White Bloom Time: Summer Height: 3 to 4 feet Spread: 3 to 4 feet Light preference: Full Sun to partial shade Merlot Sweetspire (Itea virginica 'Merlot') is a compact, deciduous shrub prized for its richly colored foliage and elegant, fragrant flowers. In late spring to early summer, it produces slender, drooping spikes of white blossoms that attract pollinators like bees and butterflies. As the season progresses, its lush green leaves