did you know?

Native to the southeastern United States, received its botanical name in honor of Dr. John Fothergill (1712?1780) who cultivated many American plants in England.

general maintenance:

Fothergilla needs minimal pruning. Remove any dead wood after flowering.

pests/diseases:

Fothergilla is relatively carefree.

how to sow/plant:

Choose a sunny to party shady site with well-drained soil making sure there is enough room for shrub to reach its maturesize. In early spring, dig a hole twice as wide as container or root ball. Set plant at same depth or slightly higher than it was in pot, or if balled, level with top of root ball. If plant is balled in synthetic fabric, remove carefully before backfilling. Natural-fiber burlap may be peeled back and left in ground once plant is set in hole. Fill hole around plant with soil. Mound soil to form a 2-inch-high ridge around perimeter of hole to act as a catchbasin. Water thoroughly, filling the basin and allowing water to settle several times. Spread 2-inch layer of mulch around plant.

water and fertilize:

Maintain uniform soil moisture the first season. Be sure the soil is moist before the ground freezes in fall. Each spring before growth begins, apply an all-purpose fertilizer, following label directions. Once shrub is established, usually by the third year, water only in times of drought.

garden hint:

This shrub blooms early in the season, so plant it in a spot where its flowering can be enjoyed from indoors. A site protected from cold winds is ideal.

features:

• Attractive Flowers
• Attractive Foliage
• Deciduous
• Fall Foliage
• Fragrant
• Native
• Shade Tolerant

garden uses:

• Edging

other uses:

combine with:

its relatives, the witch hazels