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Fothergilla major-Mount Airy-Fragrant spring blooms 3 Gallon

Fothergilla major-Mount Airy-Fragrant spring blooms 3 Gallon

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Fothergilla major 'Mount Airy'

Fothergilla major 'Mount Airy'

Description

Fothergilla major 'Mount Airy' is a deciduous shrub known for its striking fall foliage and fragrant spring blooms. This cultivar is prized for its vibrant display of colors, ranging from yellow to orange to red in the autumn. In spring, it produces bottlebrush-like white flowers that are not only beautiful but also attract pollinators.

Suggested Uses

This shrub is ideal for use in mixed borders, woodland gardens, or as a specimen plant. Its colorful foliage and fragrant flowers make it a standout choice for any landscape design.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Fothergilla major 'Mount Airy'
  • Common Name Common Name: Mount Airy' Large Fothergilla
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: 5-6 feet tall and wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 5-8
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Deciduous
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Spring
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: Yes
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: No
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic
  • Fragrant Fragrant: Yes
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: Yes
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Azaleas, Rhododendrons

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil in spring or fall.
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers acidic, well-drained soil.
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates average humidity levels.
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune after flowering to maintain shape.
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch to protect roots in colder zones.
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as it was in the nursery pot.
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer.
  • Special Care Special Care: Ensure good air circulation to prevent disease.
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