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Dwarf Fothergilla 10 Gallon

Dwarf Fothergilla 10 Gallon

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SKU:NSF5273-RedCrocus

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Fothergilla gardenii - Plant Catalog

Fothergilla gardenii

Description

Fothergilla gardenii, commonly known as Dwarf Fothergilla, is a deciduous shrub native to the southeastern United States. It is admired for its striking bottlebrush-like white flowers in spring and vibrant fall foliage that ranges from yellow to orange to red.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for mixed borders, woodland gardens, and as a specimen plant. It can also be used in foundation plantings and is suitable for naturalized areas.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Fothergilla gardenii
  • Common Name Common Name: Dwarf Fothergilla
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: 2-3 feet tall and wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 5-8
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Deciduous
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Spring
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: Yes
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic
  • Fragrant Fragrant: Yes
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Azaleas, Rhododendrons

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in spring or fall in well-drained soil
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers acidic, well-drained soil
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates average humidity
  • 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 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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