Fothergilla

Fothergilla gardenii

easy outdoor ✓ Pet safe

💧 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

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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

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