I planted 5 of these. After planting during the spring, I noticed that there were several branches that died but by the end of the season all had filled out rather nicely. I specifically bought this variety due to the plant tag boasting red fall foliage, but I am disappointed that none of the 5 shrubs turned anything but a dark green. The flowers bloomed in mid summer and lasted a couple weeks but didn't have a scent and weren't overwhelmingly 'pretty.' I'm willing to give them another season to see how they grow into their space, but unsure if I will keep them long term. Zone 6.
Fizzy Mizzy® Sweetspire Itea virginica
Flower Season
- Summer
Mature Size
Height: 2' - 3'
Spread: 2' - 3'
Height: 61cm - 91cm
Spread: 61cm - 91cm
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Details
24 - 36 Inches24 - 36 Inches24 - 36 Inches61cm - 91cm61cm - 91cm61cm - 91cmFeatures
A sweetspire that literally stands out in the landscape! Its abundant upright flower spikes are bright white and carry a light, lovely fragrance that attracts people and pollinators. An early summer bloom time helps bridge the gap between the seasons seamlessly and its thick, dark green foliage is handsome enough to carry the show for the rest of the season. With a petite size, you'll be able to use it in any size garden.
Top reasons to grow Fizzy Mizzy™ sweetspire:
- Unique upright bloom, like the exclamation point of the garden
- Very tidy, uniform habit
- One of the most shade tolerant flowering shrubs
Fragrant FlowerFall InterestBog PlantAttracts:BeesButterfliesResists:DeerCharacteristics
Plant Type:ShrubShrub Type:DeciduousHeight Category:ShortGarden Height:24 - 36 Inches 61cm - 91cmSpacing:24 - 36 Inches 61cm - 91cmSpread:24 - 36 Inches 61cm - 91cmFlower Colors:WhiteFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:GreenHabit:MoundedContainer Role:ThrillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:Full ShadeLight Requirement:Part Shade to ShadeLight Requirement:Part Sun to SunLight Requirement:SunLight Requirement:Sun or ShadeThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBlooms On:Old WoodBloom Time:Early SummerBloom Time:Mid SummerHardiness Zones:5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9bWater Category:AverageSoil Fertility Requirement:Average SoilUses:Border PlantUses:ContainerUses:Edging PlantUses:GroundcoverUses:LandscapeUses:Mass PlantingUses:Specimen or Focal PointUses Notes:Plant near a window or outdoor area where you can enjoy its fragrance. Its small stature makes it a nice choice for adding color and scent to perennial gardens.
Itea is one of the few shrubs that will still flower reasonably well even in shade.
Maintenance Notes:Itea needs little maintenance. In spring, after new growth begins to emerge, you can remove any stems that aren't showing signs of life - do not prune until you see signs of new growth.
A 1-2" layer of mulch will help retain moisture.
Fizzy Mizzy® Itea virginica 'SMNIVMM' USPP 33,549, Can PBRAF -
3 Reviews
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Katlyn, Ohio, United States, 1 year ago
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I planted 2 Fizzy Mizzies this spring (2022). Both plants started out doing great, then in the middle of the summer, both plants completely defoliated. I still haven't determined the reason for this. I thought both plants were dead but then a few weeks later, I noticed that both were putting on leaves again, although not all over. After checking the sections that were not putting out new growth, I did determine that a considerable amount of both plants was dead. Hopefully, the part that is alive survives the winter and really starts bouncing back next spring.
Mavis Jones, North Carolina, United States, 2 years ago -
Gorgeous blooms and color even in the first year!
Mary Salinas, Florida, United States, 2 years ago
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