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BLUE MIST DWARF FOTHERGILLA -
2-3 Feet Tall 3-4 Feet Wide--
Fothergilla gardenii 'Blue Mist' is a captivating deciduous shrub prized for its distinct ornamental features and compact, mounded habit. In early spring, before the foliage emerges, 'Blue Mist' produces abundant, honey-scented terminal spikes that resemble small, white bottlebrushes. As the season progresses, it develops its signature powdery, glaucous blue-green leaves which provide a cool, refined texture to the landscape. The visual interest extends well into autumn, as the frosty blue foliage transitions into a showy display of fiery oranges, yellows, and reds, making it an exceptional choice for multi-season appeal in foundation plantings or mixed borders.
To ensure 'Blue Mist' thrives, it should be planted in a spot that receives full sun to partial shade, though full sun typically yields the most vibrant fall color and the best flower production. It performs best in rich, acidic, well-drained soil that is consistently moist; it does not tolerate "wet feet" or highly alkaline conditions. Maintenance is relatively low, as the shrub has a naturally slow growth rate and a tidy form that rarely requires pruning.
Fothergilla gardenii 'Blue Mist'
Part Sun Shade
blue foliage
Zone: 5
2-3 Feet Tall 3-4 Feet Wide--
Fothergilla gardenii 'Blue Mist' is a captivating deciduous shrub prized for its distinct ornamental features and compact, mounded habit. In early spring, before the foliage emerges, 'Blue Mist' produces abundant, honey-scented terminal spikes that resemble small, white bottlebrushes. As the season progresses, it develops its signature powdery, glaucous blue-green leaves which provide a cool, refined texture to the landscape. The visual interest extends well into autumn, as the frosty blue foliage transitions into a showy display of fiery oranges, yellows, and reds, making it an exceptional choice for multi-season appeal in foundation plantings or mixed borders.
To ensure 'Blue Mist' thrives, it should be planted in a spot that receives full sun to partial shade, though full sun typically yields the most vibrant fall color and the best flower production. It performs best in rich, acidic, well-drained soil that is consistently moist; it does not tolerate "wet feet" or highly alkaline conditions. Maintenance is relatively low, as the shrub has a naturally slow growth rate and a tidy form that rarely requires pruning.
Fothergilla gardenii 'Blue Mist'
Part Sun Shade
blue foliage
Zone: 5
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