1-gallon Gardenii Fothergilla, a dwarf native of SE USA, is a multi-season plant with honey-like fragrance from cream flowers and beautiful fall colors. Grown in zones 5-9.
Gardenii Fothergilla, Dwarf, Native of Se Usa, Multi Season Plant
Gardenii Fothergilla, also known as Dwarf Fothergilla, is a native shrub of the southeastern United States. It is a multi-season plant, with attractive white flowers in spring, blue-green leaves in summer, and brilliant fall foliage in shades of yellow, orange, and red. Gardenii Fothergilla is a relatively slow-growing shrub, reaching a height of 2-3 feet and a width of 3-4 feet at maturity. It is a low-maintenance plant that is tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions and climates.
Here are some tips for growing Gardenii Fothergilla:
- Plant in full sun to partial shade.
- Water regularly, especially during the first growing season.
- Fertilize in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
- Prune back the plant in the late winter or early spring to maintain its desired shape and size.
Gardenii Fothergilla is a versatile plant that can be used in a variety of landscape settings. It can be planted as a single specimen plant, in groups, or as part of a mixed border. It is also a popular choice for use in foundation plantings and hedges.
Here are some ideas for how to use Gardenii Fothergilla in your landscape:
- Plant a Dwarf Fothergilla shrub in the front of your home to create a beautiful and welcoming entrance.
- Plant a group of Dwarf Fothergilla shrubs in a mixed border with other colorful plants, such as daylilies, black-eyed Susans, and salvia.
- Plant a Dwarf Fothergilla hedge along your property line to provide privacy and visual interest.
- Plant a Dwarf Fothergilla shrub in a container and place it on your patio or deck to enjoy its beauty up close.
Gardenii Fothergilla is a beautiful and low-maintenance plant that will add interest and color to your landscape for many years to come.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
