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Fothergilla gardenii 'Blue Mist'

Family Hamamelidaceae
Plant Type deciduous shrub
Zone USDA:   5a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Spread 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Fothergilla gardenii 'Blue Mist' (dwarf fothergilla) bears showy, white and fragrant blooms during early spring to late spring. This deciduous shrub is rounded in form and has greyish aquamarine foliage that is showy, matte and coarse textured. The bark is smooth in texture. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning deciduous shrub which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses Bog, border, foundation and specimen.
Special Characteristics Fothergilla gardenii 'Blue Mist' is tolerant of wet sites. In autumn, Fothergilla gardenii 'Blue Mist' is alight with fall colour.