- Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 4 - 5 Feet
- Mature Spread 4 - 5 Feet
- Growing Zones 5 - 8
- Use As A Thriller In Containers
Are you searching for a shrub that adds year-round interest to borders and beds? If so, then look no further than Blue Shadow Fothergilla. Also known as Fothergilla x intermedia ‘Blue Shadow’, this cultivar of ‘Mount Airy’ features fragrant, ivory, bottle brush-shaped spring blossoms followed by green foliage turning powdery blue in the summer. The leaves “catch fire” during the fall as they turn shades of amber, gold, and crimson. This vigorous, slow-growing selection finishes up the year in winter by offering a unique arrangement of its zigzagging leafless branches.
Blue Shadow Fothergilla Care
Choose a place in your landscape with 6 to 8 hours of direct sun. Plant in a hole two times the width and one time the height of the root ball in loamy, moist, well-draining soil with a pH of 5.0 to 6.0. If the soil doesn’t drain well, amend it with compost. Apply a three-inch mulch ring. Provide one inch of water per week when the top one inch of soil is dry. Apply an organic fertilizer, such as Espoma’s Holly-Tone, for acid-loving plants annually.
To protect this deciduous shrub during harsh winters, loosely tie the branches and cover them with a frost blanket such as burlap. Blue Shadow Fothergilla does not require heavy pruning. Remove any diseased, dead, damaged, and crossed stems during late winter or spring. Remove any suckers after blooming.
If planting in a container, choose a pot two to four inches wider than the root ball. Fill the pot with potting soil designed for acid-loving plants. In a thriller-filler-spiller combination, use this shrub as a thriller.
Blue Shadow Fothergilla Spacing
Plant Blue Shadow Fothergillas 3 to 4 feet apart when planting in hedges or growing near foundations. For accent planting, space Blue Shadow Fothergilla plants 3 to 5 feet apart. Plant them with other acid-loving plants such as azaleas, rhododendrons, and mountain laurels. Blue Shadow Fothergilla is a superb choice to plant in a woodland garden.
Blue Shadow Fothergilla Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 - 8 |
| Plant Type: |
| Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 4 - 5 Feet |
| Mature Spread: 4 - 5 Feet |
| Spacing: 4 - 5 Feet |
| Habit: Mounded |
| Flower Color(s): White |
| Flower Description: White Shades |
| Bloom Period: Summer |
| Foliage Type: Deciduous |
| Foliage Color(s): Blue |
| Foliage Description: Blue Shades |
| Seasonal Interest: Summer Flowering |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: Pests & Insects |
| Tolerates: N/A |
| Attracts: N/A |
| Container Role: Thriller |
| Uses: Borders, Mass Planting |
| Features: Foliage Interest, Low Maintenance |
| Brand: |
| Common Name: Blue Shadow Fothergilla |
| Other Name(s): Hybrid fothergilla, Witch-alder |
| Scientific Name: Fothergilla gardenii 'Blue Shadow' |
- SKU:
- 1231005175-pc
Container Sizes
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.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
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
2.5 Quart
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
#1 Pot
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
#2 Pot
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
#3 Pot
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
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Winter to Early Spring
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Summer
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Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
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