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| Anyone know if this is true? As, say, compared to a rhodie, which in these parts are essentially good forever.
Asking because I was hoping to establish some under a newly planted small dogwood. I love itea, and the suckering is not a problem for me. But I've read that dogwoods are intolerant of digging in their root zone, so if the itea is going to croak in 5 years, then I'll switch to something else. This location is ideal for both dogwood and itea: never-failing moisture, loamy soil, part-sun, good air, protected in winter. Thanks for your help! |
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| Sounds like you have a good spot for it. I think premature deaths of itea are typically due to winter damage. I get some dieback here and there some years, but the plant is fine. I have 'Little Henry' for about 10 years now and its doing swell. Mine's in almost full sun and moist, rich soil. I don't get too much suckering. |
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