Water
Water regularly, especially during dry periods, to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out slightly between waterings.
Reduce watering in winter when the plant is less actively growing.
Itea yunnanensis is an evergreen shrub native to China, featuring fragrant, white, pendulous racemes of flowers in early summer.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Partial Shade
50% intensity
Prefers dappled shade or morning sun; avoid intense afternoon sun.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist, avoid waterlogging.
Well-drained, humus-rich
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Thrives in temperatures between 15-24°C; protect from frost.
Low
25% intensity
Feed sparingly in spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly, especially during dry periods, to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out slightly between waterings.
Reduce watering in winter when the plant is less actively growing.
Prune after flowering to maintain shape and size. Remove any dead, damaged, or crossing branches. Light pruning can encourage bushier growth.
Avoid heavy pruning in late summer or autumn, as this can stimulate new growth that may not mature before winter.
Propagate from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in mid-summer. Select healthy shoots, dip the base in rooting hormone, and plant in a well-draining medium. Keep the cuttings moist and provide bottom heat for best results.
Seed propagation is also possible but slower.
Repot young plants annually in spring. Mature plants can be repotted every 2-3 years, or when they become root-bound. Use a good quality, well-draining potting mix.
Ensure the new pot is only slightly larger than the previous one.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Itea Yunnanensis (Itea yunnanensis)
Where Itea Yunnanensis (Itea yunnanensis) is found

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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Saxifragales |
| Family | Iteaceae |
| Genus | Itea |
| Species | Itea yunnanensis |
Similar in genus Itea
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