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Fizzy Mizzy Virginia Sweetspire

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Fizzy Mizzy Virginia Sweetspire (Itea virginica 'Fizzy Mizzy')

Fizzy Mizzy Virginia Sweetspire (Itea virginica 'Fizzy Mizzy') is a compact, deciduous flowering shrub known for its upright, bottlebrush-like white flower spikes and tidy mounding form. A selection of the native Virginia sweetspire, this cultivar adds multi-season beauty with fragrant blooms in spring, glossy green foliage in summer, and rich burgundy-red tones in fall. Its small size and controlled habit make it perfect for foundation plantings and tight landscape spaces.

Distinctive Features

'Fizzy Mizzy' grows just 2 to 3 feet tall and wide, forming a dense, rounded shrub with an abundance of upright, lightly fragrant white flower spikes in late spring to early summer. Unlike traditional sweetspire cultivars with arching forms, this selection maintains a tight, vertical flower presentation, giving it a refined and formal appearance. In autumn, the foliage turns shades of red and purple, extending its seasonal value.

Growing Conditions

  • Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
  • Soil: Moist, well-drained, acidic to slightly alkaline soil
  • Water: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture but tolerates short dry periods
  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 5�9

Ideal Uses

  • Focal Point: Upright blooms and compact form stand out in small garden beds
  • Foundation Planting: Fits neatly along walkways and building fronts
  • Pollinator Gardens: Attracts bees and other beneficial insects
  • Mass Plantings: Uniform habit is ideal for grouped displays and low borders
  • Woodland Edges: Native origin makes it suitable for naturalized designs

Low Maintenance Care

  • Watering: Water regularly during the first season; tolerates occasional dryness once established
  • Pruning: Little needed; prune after flowering to shape if desired
  • Fertilizing: Use a balanced fertilizer in early spring
  • Mulching: Helps retain moisture and improve root health
  • Deer Resistance: Generally avoided by deer

Why Choose Fizzy Mizzy Virginia Sweetspire?

  • Compact and Tidy: Naturally neat form fits modern, space-conscious designs
  • Showy Blooms: Upright flower spikes add texture and early-season color
  • Four-Season Interest: Spring blooms, summer foliage, and fall color
  • Native Performance: Adaptable and beneficial for pollinators
  • Focal Point: Adds upright movement and structure to small-scale landscapes

Itea virginica 'Fizzy Mizzy' brings native resilience, multi-season interest, and a refined profile to foundation beds, borders, and pollinator-friendly gardens�perfect for gardeners seeking color, fragrance, and structure in one compact plant.

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