Fizzy Mizzy® Sweetspire (Itea fizzy 'Mizzy') - 3 gallon
Fizzy Mizzy® Sweetspire (Itea fizzy 'Mizzy') - 3 gallon
Plant Details
- Size
- 3 Gallon
- Attributes
- Border, Container Garden, Fragrant
- Category
- Shrub
- Exposure
- Full Sun, Part Shade, Part Sun, Shade
- Features
- Deer resistant, Summer flowering
- Habit
- Mounded, Shrub
- Height
- 2-3’
- Programs
- Proven Winners®
- Soil
- Average
- Width
- 2-3’
- Wildlife
- Butterflies, Pollinators
- Zone
- 4–9
Description
Fizzy Mizzy® Sweetspire (Itea virginica 'SMNIVMM') is a stunning shrub that brings both beauty and ease to your garden. Known for its compact size and vibrant fall colors, this plant is perfect for those seeking a low-maintenance yet visually striking addition to their outdoor space. Native to the southeastern United States, Fizzy Mizzy® Sweetspire is adaptable to a range of growing conditions, making it an excellent choice for gardeners of all skill levels. This charming shrub grows to a manageable 3 to 4 feet in height and width, making it suitable for small gardens or as part of a larger planting scheme. In late spring, it produces fragrant, white flower spikes that attract bees and butterflies, adding life and movement to your garden. As the seasons change, its foliage transitions to vibrant shades of red and orange, providing a spectacular autumn display. Caring for Fizzy Mizzy® Sweetspire is straightforward. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Hardy in USDA zones 5 through 9, it can withstand a variety of temperatures, offering resilience and reliability. This plant not only enhances your garden's aesthetic but also supports local wildlife by attracting pollinators. Its historical use by Native Americans for medicinal purposes adds a layer of cultural richness to its appeal. Whether you're looking to create a pollinator-friendly garden or simply want to enjoy the seasonal beauty it offers, Fizzy Mizzy® Sweetspire is an excellent choice that promises to delight year after year.Will this grow in my area?
This plant is hardy in Zones 4–9–4–9. Enter your ZIP to check your zone.
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1. Dig a hole 1½–2× the width of your plant's root ball. Set the soil to the side.
2. Mix your backfill — Pine Bark Soil Conditioner, Compost & Native Soil (1/3 of each) in a wheelbarrow or on the ground.
3. Plant it high — when backfilling, keep the plant 2–3" higher than the surrounding soil (as shown). Plant flush with the soil if in a raised bed.
4. Mulch the top of the soil 2–3" deep around the plant — keep mulch away from the main trunk.
5. Feed as you plant with Holly-tone for acid-loving plants.
The 1/3 backfill blend:
Over- and under-watering is the #1 cause of plant death — so always check the soil before you water.
- Clear or dusty → water the plant
- Muddy → soil is too wet
- Moist with a little soil clinging to it → watered just right ✓
- Won't go in → water immediately
Newly planted trees & shrubs — keep the soil moist their first season and never let it dry out. Water slowly at the base (hose ~6" from the trunk, pencil-thin stream):
- Shrubs — 3 min
- Ornamentals (flowering crab, etc.) — 10 min
- Evergreens (6') — 15 min
- Deciduous (2½" caliper) — 15 min (+15 min per extra inch)
Using a Gator Bag? Fill it every 3 days.
How often (OHIO Weather) (new plantings):
- Apr 15 – May 15: once a week
- May 16 – Sept 15: twice a week
- Sept 16 – Oct 31: once a week
- Mid-Nov – early Dec: once, if the ground isn't frozen
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