Fothergilla
Fothergilla gardenii
💧 Watering
Every 1–2 weeks, keep soil moist
☀️ Light
Full sun to partial shade
💦 Humidity
Average
🌡️ Temperature
25–85°F (-4–29°C)
Soil
Acidic, moist, well-draining soil
✨ Fertilizing
Once in spring with acidic fertilizer
🪴 Repotting
N/A — grown in landscape
About Fothergilla
Outstanding native shrub with fragrant white bottlebrush flowers in spring and spectacular fall color.
Care tips
- One of the best native shrubs for four-season interest
- Fall color is among the best of any shrub
- Fragrant spring flowers attract early pollinators