Summary
Fothergilla gardenii is a very attractive, multi-stemmed shrub that makes a big statement in the spring landscape with white, honey-scented, bottlebrush-shaped flowers that emerge on leafless stems. Attractive, rounded green to bluish-green leaves follow and extend interest in the autumn with a kaleidoscope of foliage colors. Dwarf fothergilla has an upright, broadly rounded habit, grows 3-4’ tall and spreads vigorously. It thrives in partial shade to full sun in acidic, moist and well drained soils, but will tolerate drier soils. Dwarf fothergilla is a fine companion for shrubs such as Rhododendron periclymenoides, Leucothoe axillaris, Clethra alnifolia, Vaccinium angustifolium, and perennials such as Phlox stolonifera.
More Details
- Plant Type
shrub - Sun/Shade Conditions
filtered-shade, full-sun - Foliage Character
deciduous - Soil Moisture
average, dry, moist - Flowering Period
mid-spring - Soil PH
acidic - Flower Color
white - Summer Foliage Color
blue-green - Fall Foliage Color
orange, red, yellow - Fruit/Seed Color
brown
Additional Information
USDA Plants Database, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database, Flora of North America