Fothergilla gardeni #3
Fothergilla gardeni #3
Dwarf Fothergilla
Multi season color
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$4999
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NATIVE - Dwarf, rounded, deciduous shrub. Blooms in spring with fragrant, white, bottlebrush flowers. Foliage is handsome and dark blue green transforming to vivid shades of yellow, orange and scarlet in the fall. Slow growing. Excellent for foundation plantings, borders, masses. Good in combination with rhododendrons and azaleas. Get the soil right and this is an excellent plant.
Botanical Name- Fothergilla gardenii
Pronunciation- fah-thur-GIL-uh gar-DEN-ee-eye
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width- 4 ft
Mature Height- 4 ft
Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun
Soil Preferences- Requires a moist, well-drained, peat moss enriched, acidic soil
Current Size- #3
Bloom Color-
Bloom Time-
Companion Plants- Heuchera 'Caramel' (woodland synergy, warm foliage highlights)
Fauna Attracted- Bees (especially bumblebees), butterflies, pollinating wasps
Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - C10
Yearly Care Instructions- Prune minimally after flowering; keep soil moist and slightly acidic.
Trimming Instructions- Prune after flowering to shape and remove weak growth.
Fertilization Instructions- Feed with an acidic fertilizer (e.g., 4-6-4) in early spring; moderate feeding need. Clay soil needs organic matter to maintain slight acidity and drainage.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Holly-tone
Possible Issues- Rust, aphids
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