dwarf fothergilla
Fothergilla gardenii 'Blue Mist'
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Cutting,Grafting Propagation,Layering Propagation,Division,Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
5 - 8
Flowers:
White Flowers
Sun:
Full sun,part shade
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green,red,yellow,orange
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
watering
For Dwarf Fothergilla, watering once every 7-10 days is typically enough and it should be watered deeply, until the water runs out of the drainage holes in the container. Watering more frequently may be needed during extreme heat or prolonged periods of dry weather. If the soil has dried out and become crunchy, it's a good indication that the plant needs more water. Be sure to never allow the plant to sit in water, as this can lead to root rot.
sunlight
Dwarf fothergilla (Fothergilla gardenii 'Blue Mist') is a shrub that thrives in full sun or as little as 4 hours of sunlight a day, although it can still survive in less sunlight. It is native to North America, and is hardy in USDA Zones 5-9. For optimum growth, these shrubs may require at least 8 hours of sunlight a day. To prevent excessive leaf scorching, partial shade in the afternoon may be needed in the hottest climates. When grown in full sun, the brilliant white flowers and blue-green foliage really stand out in the landscape.
pruning
Dwarf fothergilla (Fothergilla gardenii 'Blue Mist') should be pruned in early spring after the plant has finished flowering, and before it breaks dormancy. Pruning should be minimal, since the plant has a naturally attractive, rounded form. Carefully remove any dead, diseased, or damaged wood. To maintain growth, selectively prune any crossed, crowded, or weak branches. This species can also be pruned to contain the garden size if necessary, but make sure not to remove more than 1 third of the shrub's branches in 1 season.
