Fizzy Mizzy Virginia Sweetspire (Itea virginica 'Fizzy Mizzy')
IT-ee-ah ver-JIN-ih-kah 'Fizzy Mizzy'

Deciduous Perennial Shrub in the Iteaceae Family
A true dwarf sweetspire with fragrant blooms and fiery fall color.

'Fizzy Mizzy' is a dwarf Proven Winners® selection of Virginia sweetspire, bred to bring the species' fragrant flowers and fiery fall color down to a true compact scale. At about 2 to 3 feet tall and wide, it's considerably smaller than the straight species or most other garden cultivars, with slender white flower spikes in early summer followed by rich red-orange fall foliage.

Pros

  • True dwarf habit, smaller than most other Itea cultivars
  • Fragrant flowers and strong fall color in a compact footprint
  • Tolerates wet soil and a wide range of light conditions

Cons

  • As a patented selection, must be propagated under license
 

Plant Data

Mature Size 24 - 36 inches tall. 24 - 36 inches wide.
Sun Exposure Partial Shade - Full Sun
Moisture Tolerance Medium - Wet
Zones 5a - 9b (Usually hardy to -20° F)
Tags Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Wildlife, Container, Deciduous, Fall Color, Fragrant Flowers, Full Sun, Low Maintenance, Medium, Native to North America, Partial Shade, Partial Sun, Perennial, Proven Winner Selection, Shrub, Thrillers, Wet, Wet Site Tolerant
Bloom Period June to July
Flower Color White
 

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Pricing and Availability History

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Past Availability
2025 : 02/05 - 05/03
2024 : 02/08 - 04/06
2023 : 03/02 - 05/21

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