Fizzy Mizzy®
Care information
Full Sun, Part Sun, Shade.
Moist, Wet.
Average water needs
Nothing special required. If desired, you may apply a granular fertilizer formulated for woody plants in late winter/early spring when the soil is workable.
Pruning is seldom needed but may be trimmed immediately after flowering.
Makes a great cut flower or foliage filler for arrangements.
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Fizzy Mizzy Itea literally stands out in the landscape with densely packed, upright flower spikes that cover the plant from top to bottom. It’s truly one of the most unique and impressive presentations of sweetspire you’ll find.
An early summer bloom time helps bridge the gap between the seasons seamlessly, and thick, dark green foliage is handsome enough to carry the show for the rest of the season.
This neat, compact shrub can be sited in full sun to full shade, expanding its use in landscape applications.
Fragrant, tidy habit, & pollinator Friendly
- Unique upright bloom, like an exclamation point in the garden
- Fragrant flowers, pollinator friendly
- Very tidy, uniform habit
- One of the most shade-tolerant flowering shrubs
- Fall interest
- Adaptable to myriad growing conditions
Additional Information
Itea virginica 'SMNIVMM' PP#33,549; CBRAF
5, 6, 7, 8, 9
2-3'
2-3'
Summer
Full Sun, Shade
Covering Fences, Woodland Gardens
Alkaline Soil, Attracts Pollinators, Clay Soil, Compact, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant
