Fothergilla x Legend of the Small #3
Fothergilla x Legend of the Small #3
Legend of the Small® Bottlebrush
Early spring flowers and vivid fall color, attracts pollinators, deer resistant
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A small-leaf, small habit shrub that flowers abundantly in the spring. The white bottlebrush flowers provide an early source of pollen and nectar to pollinators. Its summer foliage is bluish-green that turns a yellow, orange, red blend in the fall. Shade tolerant and deer resistant.
Botanical Name- Fothergilla x intermedia 'NCFI1'
Pronunciation- fah-thur-GIL-uh in-ter-MAY-dee-uh
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width- 3 ft
Mature Height- 2.5 ft
Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun
Soil Preferences- Average, well-drained
Current Size- #3
Bloom Color- White
Bloom Time- Spring
Companion Plants- Hosta 'June' - dappled shade, complementary foliage
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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