Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Prefers moist, slightly acidic soils that are rich in organic matter. Flowers best in full sun.
This fothergilla cultivar is a compact, slow-growing, deciduous shrub with a mounded habit typically growing to 2-3' (less frequently to 4') tall. Features terminal, bottle-brush-like spikes (1-2" long) of tiny, fragrant, ivory white, apetulous flowers with showy yellow anthers which appear in spring often before the foliage. Rounded to oblong leaves are an attractive frosty blue-green in summer, changing to yellow, orange and red (but sometimes only a bronzish yellow) in fall. This cultivar does not consistently produce the spectacular fall color associated with many fothergillas, however. May spread by root suckers to form colonies.
No serious insect or disease problems. Low vigor and dieback can be a problem in the St. Louis area.
Shrub borders or foundation plantings. Combines well with rhododendrons and azaleas.
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