Itea virginica 'Fizzy Mizzy’

Itea virginica 'Fizzy Mizzy': Fragrant White Spires in a Neat, Compact Shrub

Itea virginica 'Fizzy Mizzy' is a Proven Winners® sweetspire that brings a crisp, polished look to the garden with thick, dark green foliage and upright spikes of fragrant white flowers. Blooming in early summer, the flower display rises cleanly above the leaves, adding vertical texture and a fresh, bright presence in borders and foundation plantings. Its tidy, compact habit stays well-shaped through the season, making it an easy choice for smaller spaces and more refined landscape designs.

Plant Characteristics:

• Height: 2–3’
• Spread: 2–3’
• Flower Colour: Fragrant white
• Flowering Period: Early summer
• Foliage: Thick, dark green leaves
• Sunlight Requirements: Full Sun to Part Shade
• Soil Requirements: Moist, well-drained soil; appreciates organic matter and consistent moisture

Uses and Benefits: An excellent choice for compact shrub borders, foundation plantings, and mixed beds where you want fragrance and a clean, upright bloom form. Its manageable size makes it easy to repeat in groups for a cohesive look, and the white flowers brighten plantings without overpowering neighbouring colours. It is also a strong option for moisture-retentive areas of the garden where many shrubs struggle.

Care Instructions: Water regularly during the first season to establish, then maintain even moisture during summer heat for the best flowering and foliage quality. Mulch helps conserve moisture and keeps the root zone cool. Prune lightly after flowering if shaping is needed, or in early spring to remove any winter damage and encourage fresh growth. A spring top-dressing of compost supports strong performance and a lush, healthy finish.

History: Itea virginica is a North American native shrub valued for its fragrant blooms and garden reliability. 'Fizzy Mizzy' was selected for a neat, compact habit and upright flower spikes, bringing sweetspire charm to smaller, more space-conscious landscape designs.

Final Thoughts: For a compact shrub that offers fragrance, fresh white bloom, and a tidy habit that always looks intentional, Fizzy Mizzy is a smart, polished choice for sun to part shade plantings.