Fothergilla Gardenii- Dwarf fothergilla
Description
General: Broad and rounded deciduous flowering shrub 2-3’ in height, sometimes reaching 5-6.’ Often suckers and forms colonies.
Leaves: Alternate, wide and rounded. Blue-green to dark green and 1 to 2.5” long. Turning brilliant shades of red and purple in the fall.
Flowers: White, fragrant 1-2” spikes April-May. Resemble small bottle brushes and last up to 2 weeks. Often appear before the leaves.
Fruit: Capsule with black seeds. Not showy.
Attributes: Good for foundation plantings, borders and masses. Excellent for interesting flowers and vibrant fall color. Best in combination with rhodies and azaleas. A wonderful 3 season shrub.
Culture
Hardiness: Zones 4-9
Growing Conditions: Loves moist acidic sandy loam with good drainage. Tolerates partial shade but flowers best in full sun.
Maintenance: Disease, insect and trouble free. Requires little intervention.
Transplanting: Moves easily balled and burlapped or container grown following the usual guidelines (adequate moisture and cool weather) to ensure establishment.
Our Experience
Experience at Great Hill
We have several fothergilla on the main landscape as well as in the nursery. They’re easy to care for, establish readily through suckering, and add a ton of aesthetic value in their spring flowers and fall color.
Fothergilla Bloom Data
| Year | Bud Break | Full Bloom | Bloom Drop |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | May 9 | May 18 | June 4 |
| 2021 | May 3 | May 12 | May 26 |
| 2022 | May 2 | May 16 | May 29 |
| 2023 | May 4 | May 13 | May 24 |