Virginia Sweetspire, Gooseberry, Itea 'Theodore Klein'

Thank you Jean Harmon for the history on the naming of 'Theodore Klein' and please accept my condolences for the death of your husband Th...Read Moreom. Can you also shed some light as to what were the attributes to this sweetspire that made it a selection? It seemed that it was more upright but wanted to know if that is indeed correct and if you had any further information. thanks

Itea Theodore Klein was found, propagated and named by my husband Thom Harmon several years ago. He discovered it in a field at Snow Hil...Read Morel Nursery in Shelbyville, KY while he was employed as a grower. It was named after Mr. Klein who he had great respect for. Thom loved growing and decided he would not patent this Itea because he wanted people to enjoy what he had found without the added expense. Unfortunately, I lost Thom to cancer 19 months ago. I wanted to pass on the information I have about this variety so it will not be lost. Thank you, Jean Harmon