Introducing Fizzy Mizzy Sweetspire (Itea)
Find Out Why It’s The Proven Winners 2024 Shrub Of The Year
If you’re looking for a versatile and tidy shrub to enhance your landscape, Fizzy Mizzy Sweetspire (Itea) is the perfect choice. Developed by Proven Winners ColorChoice Flowering Shrubs, Fizzy Mizzy stands out with its long-blooming, fragrant white flower spikes that attract a variety of pollinators. Whether planted in full sun or partial shade, Fizzy Mizzy thrives and provides an attractive addition to any garden setting. Let’s explore why Fizzy Mizzy deserves to be recognized as the 2024 Shrub of the Year by Proven Winners.
Shade-Tolerant Flowering Shrub
Unlike many other shrubs that demand full sun for optimal flowering, Fizzy Mizzy shines even in shaded areas. Its long, white flower spikes emerge in late spring and continue into early summer, surrounded by thick dark green foliage. The shrub thrives in diverse lighting conditions, making it a flexible choice for various garden designs. As the seasons change, the foliage transitions to a stunning dark red color in the fall, adding visual interest throughout the year. Deer and other pests tend to stay away from this shrub, allowing it to remain a focal point in your landscape.
Native & Adored by Pollinators
Not only does Fizzy Mizzy enhance curb appeal, but it also plays a vital role in supporting local ecosystems. The shrub’s hundreds of white flowers bloom in clusters along the spikes, providing nectar and a sweet fragrance that attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Being native to North America, it readily adapts to a variety of soils, making it an excellent choice for creating pollinator-friendly gardens. Planting Fizzy Mizzy alongside native woody perennials can help establish a sanctuary for these beneficial insects and birds.
Compact & Tidy Shrub
Fizzy Mizzy Sweetspire is compact and naturally maintains a low-mounding, rounded shape without the need for extensive pruning. Light pruning at the end of the season can help shape the shrub and encourage new flower growth on old wood. This sweetspire prefers moist to wet soils, making it ideal for wet woodland gardens. Its tidy form also makes it suitable for planting along small borders or as a foreground to larger shrubs and native perennials. Pairing Fizzy Mizzy with plants like foamflower, cardinal flower, and bluestar ensures a low-maintenance, deer-resistant garden that thrives year-round.
