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RedCrocus Mount Airy Fothergilla- Deciduous Shrub, Fragrant Spring Blooms, Deer Resistant, Container Friendly, Native Garden Plant, Attractive Fall Foliage 10 Gallon

RedCrocus Mount Airy Fothergilla- Deciduous Shrub, Fragrant Spring Blooms, Deer Resistant, Container Friendly, Native Garden Plant, Attractive Fall Foliage 10 Gallon

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Mount Airy' Large Fothergilla Fothergilla major 'Mount Airy'

Description

This deciduous shrub features vibrant, bottlebrush-like white flowers in spring, complemented by lush green foliage that turns reddish in fall. It thrives in partial shade to full sun and prefers moist, well-drained soils. Ideal for native gardens and shrub borders, offering striking seasonal interest.

Suggested Uses

Perfect for woodland gardens, native plant landscapes, mixed borders, and as an accent shrub in residential landscapes.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name: Fothergilla major 'Mount Airy'
  • Common Name: Mount Airy Fothergilla
  • Size & Growth: Typically reaches 4-6 feet tall and wide over 10 years
  • Hardiness Zones: 4-9
  • Foliage Type: Deciduous
  • Bloom Time: Early to late spring
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements: Part shade to full sun
  • Attracts Pollinators: Yes
  • Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly: Yes, with adequate watering and drainage
  • Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning: None known
  • Fragrant: Lightly fragrant flowers
  • Cut Flower: Yes, flowers make attractive cut flowers
  • Grows Well With: Ferns, native grasses, and woodland plants

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions: Choose a site with partial shade; space 4-6 feet apart. Amend soil with organic matter for best results.
  • Soil Moisture: Keep consistently moist; avoid waterlogging.
  • Soil Type: Acidic to neutral, well-drained soil
  • Humidity: Prefers moderate humidity levels
  • Pruning Instructions: Prune after flowering to shape and remove dead branches
  • Winter Care: Mulch to protect roots; hardy in zones 4-9
  • Planting Depth: Plant at same depth as in nursery
  • Fertilization: Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring
  • Special Care: Mulch around base and monitor soil moisture regularly
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