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Blue Shadow Fothergilla

Fothergilla major 'Blue Shadow' PP #15,490

SKU
03141
Produces white honey-scented flowers at branch tips on a nicely mounded habit of icy blue-green foliage in spring. Weeks of stunning fall colors of red, orange and yellow. Provides unique color to the landscape as a foundation plant, in mixed shrub borders, or in mass plantings. Best bloom and color in full sun, but adapts to some shade. Deciduous.
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Full sun, Partial sun

Keep soil moist, but not soggy.

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  • Lowe's

    1280 Caroline Street Ne Atlanta GA 30307

  • Pike Nursery

    2101 Lavista Road Atlanta GA 30329

  • Pike Nursery

    D/s C/o Pike Nursery #38-Toco Hills Atlanta GA 30329

  • Intown Ace

    854 Highland Ave. N.e Atlanta GA 30306

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Botanical Pronunciationfoth-er-GIL-la MAY-jor
Average Size at MaturitySlow growing; reaches 3 to 5 ft. tall, 4 to 5 ft. wide.
Bloom TimeSpring
Deciduous/ EvergreenDeciduous
Flower AttributeFragrant, Showy Flowers
Flower ColorWhite
Foliage ColorBlue-green
Garden StyleCottage
Growth RateSlow
Landscape UseBorder, Hedge
Light NeedsFull sun, Partial sun
Patent ActAsexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Special FeatureDramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Fall Color, North American Native Selection, Benefits Birds
Water NeedsHigh
Watering NeedsKeep soil moist, but not soggy.
Companion PlantsWitch Hazel (Hamamelis); Beautyberry (Callicarpa); Weigela (Weigela); Serviceberry (Amelanchier); Sweetspire (Itea)

Thrives in organically rich, slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soils. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system; once established, water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil. Feed regularly during growing season. Prune annually in late winter to promote vigorous new growth.

This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-9

USDA Cold Hardiness Zone Map

Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 7

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