Dwarf Fothergilla, Coastal Fothergilla, Dwarf Alder, Witch Alder,
Slow-growing, Fothergilla gardenii (Dwarf Fothergilla) is a magnificent deciduous shrub that adds long-lasting beauty to the landscape during 3 seasons. In spring, this compact, mounded shrub gets beautifully covered with honey-scented, upright, creamy-white bottlebrush-like flowers, 1-2 in. long (2-5 cm), before the leaves emerge. In summer, the foliage of oval leaves is an attractive dark blue-green, creating a striking contrast with the other plants. In fall, the foliage usually turns a glowing yellow, orange, and red, with all colors present in the same leaf. Use in shrub borders, perennial borders, or foundation plantings.
| Hardiness |
5 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 2, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Hamamelidaceae |
| Genus | Fothergilla |
| Common names | Dwarf Fothergilla, Fothergilla |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
| Height | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spread | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spacing | 36" (90cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, Southeast, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Florida, Georgia |
| Garden Uses | Rain Gardens, Small Gardens |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
| Hardiness |
5 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 2, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Hamamelidaceae |
| Genus | Fothergilla |
| Common names | Dwarf Fothergilla, Fothergilla |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
| Height | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spread | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spacing | 36" (90cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, Southeast, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Florida, Georgia |
| Garden Uses | Rain Gardens, Small Gardens |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
How many Fothergilla gardenii (Dwarf Fothergilla) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Fothergilla gardenii (Dwarf Fothergilla) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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