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.
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Type: |
Shrub |
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Origins: |
F. major x F. gardenia, Native Hybrid |
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Height: |
2' - 2.5' |
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Spread: |
2' - 3’ |
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Spacing: |
2.5’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 9 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun, Part Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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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