Description
The Fothergilla – Mount Airy (Botanical Name: Fothergilla x intermedia Mount Airy), stands out as a versatile and trouble-free landscape shrub, making it an excellent choice for various garden settings. This shrub possesses unique features that contribute to its overall appeal and adaptability.
In the spring season, the Mount Airy Fothergilla showcases its charm with impressive spikes of showy white “bottle-brush” flowers. These flowers emerge on bare branches, creating a visually striking display that adds vibrancy to the garden landscape. The fragrant white flowers enhance the shrub's aesthetic beauty.
As the seasons progress, the shrub maintains interest with its blue-green deciduous foliage during the summer months. The foliage provides a refreshing and attractive backdrop for the garden. When autumn arrives, the round leaves undergo a captivating transformation, turning a vivid scarlet hue. The vibrant fall colors contribute to the overall visual appeal of the plant.
With an upright mounded habit of growth and a rounded shape, Mount Airy Fothergilla maintains an attractive and well-defined form. It prefers light acidic soils, showcasing its adaptability to specific soil conditions. Regular watering, approximately once a week, supports the shrub's health and growth, contributing to its overall vigor.
This variety of Fothergilla is classified within zones 5 to 8, making it suitable for a range of climates. With a mature size reaching around 6 feet in height and 5 feet in width, the Mount Airy Fothergilla fits well into various garden layouts.
In summary, the Mount Airy Fothergilla is a choice garden plant that brings forth beauty across different seasons. From its captivating spring blossoms to the refreshing summer foliage and the vibrant fall colors, this shrub serves as a valuable and visually appealing addition to garden landscapes, offering a delightful and dynamic presence.
Each plant comes in a #3 (3 gallon) growers container. The image shown represents an example of what you may receive. Please note that the height, shape, and fullness of each plant may vary due to natural growth patterns. Rest assured, we will select the healthiest and most vibrant plant for you.
Plant Specs:
Botanical Name: Fothergilla Gardenii
Light: full sun – part shade
Watering: around once a week
Soil: moist, well draining soil
Zone: 5 – 8
Plant Shape: rounded
Plant Type: shrub
Mature Size: height (6'), width (5')
Blooming Season: spring
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