Blue Shadow Fothergilla
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Plant Information | |
Common Name | Blue Shadow Fothergilla |
Botanical Name | Fothergilla major 'Blue Shadow' |
Description | |
Plant Type | Shrub |
Mature Height | 4 to 5 ft |
Mature Width | 4 to 5 ft |
Growth Habit | Rounded |
Bloom Color | White |
Bloom Interest | Showy,Fragrant |
Bloom Period | April to May |
Seasonal Interest | Spring |
Foliage Color | Blue |
Foliage Type | Simple |
Fall Color | Yellow, Orange, Red |
Attracts Butterflies | No |
Attracts Birds | No |
Notes | Does not tolerate waterlogged soil. Symptoms are dying leaves and brown spots. |
Care | |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
USDA Hardiness Zone | 5 to 8 |
Zoned for KC Region | Yes |
Water Preference | Moist,Well-drained |
Maintenance Level | Low |
Cost | Moderate |
Watering Notes | Assuming fothergilla is in well-drained soil, keep it consistantly moist, best done with slow soaks and mulch. |
Fertilize Notes | Fertilize every other year in spring before bud break and in late summer with an acid-based fertilizer. |
Prune Notes | Prune in late spring or early summer after bloom. It requires little pruning. In the winter, crossing or broken branches can be removed. |