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RedCrocus Mount Airy Fothergilla- Deciduous Shrub for Garden Beds & Borders, Pollinator Attraction, Fragrant Spring Blooms, Pet Friendly, Container-Friendly 3 Gallon

RedCrocus Mount Airy Fothergilla- Deciduous Shrub for Garden Beds & Borders, Pollinator Attraction, Fragrant Spring Blooms, Pet Friendly, Container-Friendly 3 Gallon

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Mount Airy' Large Fothergilla Fothergilla major 'Mount Airy'

Description

This deciduous shrub features vibrant, bottlebrush-like white flower spikes in spring, complemented by lush, green foliage that turns reddish in fall. It thrives in partial shade to full sun, offering attractive texture and seasonal interest for garden beds and borders.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for woodland gardens, shrub borders, naturalized areas, and as a focal point in landscape designs seeking early spring blooms and colorful fall foliage.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name: Fothergilla major 'Mount Airy'
  • Common Name: Mount Airy' Fothergilla
  • Size & Growth: 4-6 ft tall and wide; moderate growth rate
  • Hardiness Zones: zones 4-9
  • Foliage Type: Deciduous
    • Bloom Time: Early spring (March-April)
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements: Partial shade to full sun
  • Attracts Pollinators: Yes, including bees and butterflies
  • Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning: Non-toxic to pets
  • Fragrant: Yes, lightly fragrant flowers
  • Cut Flower: Yes
  • Grows Well With: Ferns, Shade-loving perennials, Azaleas

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions: Choose a location with partial shade to full sun. Space plants 4-6 ft apart.
  • Soil Moisture: Keep consistently moist, well-drained soil
  • Soil Type: Acidic to neutral, rich organic matter
  • Humidity: Prefers moderate humidity
  • Pruning Instructions: Prune after flowering to maintain shape and size
  • Winter Care: Mulch to protect roots in colder zones; minimal winter protection needed
  • Planting Depth: Maintain same depth as in nursery, about 1 inch above root ball
  • Fertilization: Apply balanced fertilizer in early spring
  • Special Care: Avoid overwatering; mulch to conserve moisture
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