Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
Blue Mist Dwarf Fothergilla, botanically known as Fothergilla gardenii ‘Blue Mist’, is a compact, highly ornamental, deciduous shrub that delivers a big impact. It features colorful blue-green foliage and white, honey-scented spring flowers. In the fall, expect amazing fall colors similar to larger Fothergilla varieties, while this compact variety keeps things neat without sacrificing any of the head-turning show!
Blue Mist Dwarf Fothergilla is hardy in zones 5-8 and develops a balanced 2-3 ft height and spread. The honey-scented, bottle-brush spring flowers delight the senses as well as attract plenty of beneficial pollinators. Blue Mist Dwarf Fothergilla puts on a spectacular display in autumn with gold, orange, apricot, and crimson-burgundy colored foliage. This compact shrub is lovely when planted in groups as a low, colorful hedge.
Blue Mist Dwarf Fothergilla Care
Blue Mist Dwarf Fothergilla shrubs prefer full sun to dappled shade locations; however they produce a better flowering and foliage display when planted in full-sun locations. Plant this shrub in well-draining, slightly acidic soil that has been amended with garden compost or well-rotted manure. Blue Mist Dwarf Fothergilla will become more drought tolerant once fully established.
This low-maintenance shrub is generally pest- and disease-free. Provide a layer of mulch around the base of the plant about 2-3 inches thick to help protect the roots from extremely cold temperatures. If you live in a cold climate with icy winds, additional winter protection such as wrapping the shrubs with burlap may be necessary to prevent windburn.
Blue Mist Dwarf Fothergilla Spacing
Add visual interest by planting Blue Mist Dwarf Fothergilla as a single specimen, in a low-growing hedge, along walkways for fragrant spring edging, as a foundation planting, or in any mixed border where the colorful foliage will accentuate your landscape. Space each plant 24 inches apart on center to allow for the mature spread of 2-3 feet.
Blue Mist Dwarf Fothergilla Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 - 8 |
| Plant Type: Bushes |
| Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 2 - 3 Feet |
| Mature Spread: 2 - 3 Feet |
| Spacing: 2 - 3 Feet |
| Habit: Mounded |
| Flower Color(s): White |
| Flower Description: |
| Bloom Period: |
| Foliage Type: Deciduous |
| Foliage Color(s): Blue |
| Foliage Description: |
| Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering, Fall Interest |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: Disease, Pests & Insects |
| Tolerates: N/A |
| Attracts: N/A |
| Container Role: |
| Uses: Borders, Containers |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Low Maintenance |
| Brand: |
| Common Name: Blue Mist Dwarf Fothergilla |
| Other Name(s): Blue Mist Dwarf Fothergilla |
| Scientific Name: Fothergilla gardenii 'Blue Mist' Native |
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
| Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
|---|---|
| Zone 10 | March 31th |
| Zone 9 | March 31st |
| Zone 8 | April 7th |
| Zone 7 | April 14th |
| Zone 6b | April 21st |
| Zone 6a | April 28th |
| Zone 5b | May 5th |
| Zone 5a | May 12th |
| Zone 4 | May 19th |
| Zone 3 | May 26th |
Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.
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Plants that are currently in stock typically ship within 2-7 business days after your order is placed.
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This plant cannot be shipped to the following states: Idaho, AK, HI. These restrictions apply only to this specific plant due to agricultural regulations or other limitations. Other plants may still be available for shipping to these states.
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