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Fothergilla gardenii 'Blue Mist'

Also Known As

Blue Mist Dwarf Fothergilla

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Fothergilla gardenii 'Blue Mist' plant details

Fothergilla gardenii 'Blue Mist' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with blue foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Fothergilla gardenii 'Blue Mist'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: hamamelidaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: fall color, fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Fothergilla gardenii 'Blue Mist'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

We thought F. 'Blue Shadow' superseded F.' Blue Mist'. F. 'Blue Shadow' appeared several years ago and most people stopped growing F. 'Blue Mist'. We however noticed that F. 'Blue Mist' is a much better blue foliage plant for shade. Our plants are 2'x 3' and have lovely blue foliage all summer

By: Gossler Farms

A treasure in spring with its honey-scented, white bottle-brush flowers which make their appearance on the bare branches before the attractive blue-green foliage that make this shrub a standout in summer. In autumn, this 2-3' mounder shows off again with bright yellow, orange, red and purple colors. This cultivar is a delight year-round; needs afternoon shade in hotter climates. S/M

By: Forestfarm

This small growing dense bush is characterized by very fragrant bottlebrush white flowers in late spring followed by leaves with a bluish tint in the summer and lovely varied fall color. Zone 5.