
Legend of the Small® Fothergilla - Shipped
Legend of the Small Fothergilla is a dwarf deciduous shrub with profuse blooms and brilliant fall display. The leathery blue green foliage turn various shades of yellow, orange, and red-purple in fall. The bottlebrush-like spikes densely packed with fragrant white flowers bloom through spring. Blooms best in rich, moist well-drained acidic soils. Legend of the small is very shade tolerant and deer resistant.
Type: |
Shrub |
Origins: |
F. major x F. gardenia, Native Hybrid |
Height: |
2' - 2.5' |
Spread: |
2' - 3’ |
Spacing: |
2.5’ |
USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 9 |
Culture: |
Full Sun, Part Sun |
Bloom Color: |
White |
Season of Interest: |
Spring, Fall |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water regularly. may spread by root suckers if not promptly removed. No serious diseases or pest issues.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Clethra, Cephalanthus, Itea
IMAGE: Photo by Proven Winners, Legend of the Small® Bottlebrush
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown