Legend of the Small® Bottlebrush Fothergilla x intermedia
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Details
24 - 30 Inches24 - 36 Inches24 - 36 Inches61cm - 76cm61cm - 91cm61cm - 91cmFeatures
A nifty little native with three seasons of interest! Legend of the Small Fothergilla flowers abundantly in the spring, providing pollinators a reliable source of nectar early in the season. In summer, its foliage is a peppy shade of bluish-green until it erupts into fantastic fall color. Every autumnal color you can think of blends together beautifully on its little frame, making this little guy a serious talking piece for your landscape.
Top reasons to grow Legend of the Small bottlebrush:
- Delivers the extraordinary fall color of a full sized Fothergilla, but matures at half the size.
- Produces abundant, fragrant spring blooms.
- Very shade tolerant and deer resistant.
Fragrant FlowerFall InterestAttracts:BeesResists:DeerNative to North AmericaCharacteristics
Plant Type:ShrubShrub Type:DeciduousHeight Category:MediumGarden Height:24 - 30 Inches 61cm - 76cmSpacing:24 - 36 Inches 61cm - 91cmSpread:24 - 36 Inches 61cm - 91cmFlower Colors:WhiteFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:Bluish-greenHabit:UprightContainer Role:FillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:Part Sun to SunLight Requirement:SunThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBlooms On:Old WoodBloom Time:SpringHardiness Zones:5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9bWater Category:AverageSoil Fertility Requirement:Average SoilUses:Border PlantUses:Edging PlantUses:LandscapeUses:Mass PlantingUses:Specimen or Focal PointUses Notes:This lovely native plant lends an informal, natural charm anywhere it is planted. It is especially nice grouped under trees, or planted as a low hedge. It can also be incorporated into flower gardens or wildlife gardens.
Maintenance Notes:Bottlebrush is very easy to care for - it prefers average soil and at least four hours of sun each day. It can grow well in shadier conditions, however, it may not flower as prolifically and fall color may not be quite as brilliant in very deep shade.
This plant has an appealing natural habit and is not suited to being cut back or trimmed regularly.
Legend of the Small® Fothergilla x intermedia 'NCFI1' USPP 34,139, Can PBRAF
