Witch Alder. A dense bushy shrub with oval blue-green leaves, turning bright red, orange, and yellow in autumn. Fragrant white, bottlebrush flowers borne before the leaves. Max Height 1m. Max Spread 1m. Flowers March to April. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Fothergilla gardenii ‘Blue Mist’
A dense bushy shrub with oval blue-green leaves, turning bright red, orange, and yellow in autumn. Fragrant white, bottlebrush flowers borne before the leaves.
Additional information
| Generic | Fothergilla |
|---|---|
| Species | gardenii |
| Varietry | 'Blue Mist' |
| Common Name | Witch Alder |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | Acidic |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 1m |
| Family | Hamamelidaceae |
| Spread | 1m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Bushy |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| Foliage Colour | blue, green |
| Flowers From | March, April |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border, Woodland |
| Toxicity | |
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