Species dwarf fothergilla
pom-pom-like white flowers with pale-white center and small, lanceolate green leaves

dwarf fothergilla

Fothergilla gardenii 'Blue Mist'

The Dwarf Fothergilla is an amazing addition to any garden. With its dense, blue-gray foliage and white flowers, it makes a stunning statement. The foliage of this slow-growing shrub turns to shades of orange and red in autumn, providing a vibrant display. The blooms of the Dwarf Fothergilla in spring will also replicate its beauty, with white, fragrant bottlebrush-like flowers that add a scent to your garden. Not only attractive, it is also low maintenance and requires little pruning, making it a great choice for today's time-poor gardener.

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.

Season

Fall
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Starts Flowering

Fothergilla gardenii 'Blue Mist' typically starts flowering in April.

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