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Fothergilla (Fothergilla)

A native flowering shrub that has a bottle-brush bloom. The foliage of Fothergilla turns brilliant yellow to orange in fall making it a great autumn accent.

Fothergilla gardenii (Dwarf Fothergilla)  •  Zone 4Attracts BirdsAttracts ButterfliesFragrantDeer Resistant

This perfectly sized, naturalistic shrub features fragrant, white, bottlebrush-like flowers that appear prior to the leaves and an exceptionally brilliant orange, red and yellow fall color.

Great For:

  • Foundation plantings
  • Naturalized settings

Height: 3-4'   Width: 3-4'    Shape: Rounded

Blooms: White (Spring)   Fall Color: Orange, Purple, Red, Yellow

Winter Interest: Form

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Fothergilla gardenii

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PLANT CARE INFORMATION

Sun Exposure: 5-12 hours   Soil Type: Clay, Moist, Sandy   Feeding: Plant-tone


Fothergilla gardenii 'Mount Airy'  •  Zone 4FragrantDeer Resistant

This vigorous plant is popular for its consistent form, abundant white bottlebrush flowers in April through May, dark green foliage and a yellow-orange-red fall color.

Great For:

  • Foundation plantings
  • Massed for naturalizing

Height: 3-4'   Width: 3-5'

Blooms: White (Spring)   Fall Color: Orange, Red, Yellow

Winter Interest: Branching, Structure

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Fothergilla gardenii 'Mount Airy'

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PLANT CARE INFORMATION

Sun Exposure: 4-6+ hours   Soil Type: Clay, Moist, Sandy   Feeding: Plant-tone


Fothergilla major  •  Zone 4FragrantDeer Resistant

An outstanding beauty noted for its fragrant, white, bottlebrush-like flowers that emerge before the deep green, uniquely textured foliage. A brilliant orange, red and yellow fall color adds off-season interest.

Great For:

  • Accent border shrub
  • Massed for naturalizing

Height: 6-8'   Width: 5-7'

Blooms: White (Spring)   Fall Color: Orange, Red, Yellow

Winter Interest: Branching, Structure

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Fothergilla major

PLANT CARE INFORMATION

Sun Exposure: 4-6+ hours   Soil Type: Clay, Moist, Sandy   Feeding: Plant-tone

Winter Protection: Wind


Fothergilla major 'Blue Shadow'  •  Zone 4Attracts ButterfliesFragrantAttracts HummingbirdsDeer Resistant

Honey-scented bottlebrush flowers adorn this plant from April to May before the dusty blue-gray leaves emerge. A riot of orange and red foliage in the fall makes this an autumn standout.

Great For:

  • Planting with Smokebush and Chamaecyparis
  • Planting with Heuchera and Cotoneaster

Height: 3-4'   Width: 4-6'    Shape: Mound, Upright

Blooms: White (Spring)

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Fothergilla major 'Blue Shadow'

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PLANT CARE INFORMATION

Sun Exposure: 5-12 hours   Soil Type: Clay, Moist, Sandy   Feeding: Plant-tone


Fothergilla major 'Red Licorice'  •  Zone 4Attracts ButterfliesFragrantNativeDeer Resistant

'Red Licorice' creates a dense, upright habit covered in frothy, honey-scented, cream-colored flowers in late April. The scalloped, lyre-shaped, blue-green foliage appears after the flowers and turns a consistent "licorice" red in the fall.

Great For:

  • Accent and foundation plantings
  • Naturalized borders

Height: 4-6'   Width: 3-4'    Shape: Rounded, Upright

Blooms: White (Spring)   Fall Color: Red

Winter Interest: Structure

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Fothergilla major 'Red Licorice'

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PLANT CARE INFORMATION

Sun Exposure: 3-10 hours   Soil Type: Clay, Moist, Sandy   Feeding: Plant-tone


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