Legend of the Small™ Bottlebrush (Fothergilla)
Shrub
- Dwarf bottlebrush provides maximum beauty in small spaces.
- Fragrant, bottlebrush-like blooms in early spring.
- Outstanding fall foliage lights up the landscape.
- Deer resistant & versatile native shrub for sun or shade.
- Zones 5-9, sun/shade, 2.5' tall x 3' wide at maturity.
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Description
Details
Patent: PP#34139
Common name: Bottlebrush
Zone: 5 - 9
Sun exposure: Sun, Part sun
Height x width: 2-2.5' tall x 2-3' wide
Flower color: White
Foliage color: Green
Season of Interest: Spring
Bloom time: Spring
Features: Rare & unusual, Proven Winners, native, low flammability, heat tolerant, fragrant, fall color, deer resistant
Uses: Background, foundation planting, hedge, massing, specimen, woodland, native garden, pollinator garden
How to Grow
Light: Performs well in full to part sun, but gets best fall color with at least a bit of sun each day.
Water: Enjoys moist soil, but cannot stay wet.
Spacing: 3 - 4' feet apart
Fertilizing: Does not require fertilization.
Winterizing: No special winter care is required.
Maintenance & pruning: Plants may spread by root suckers to form colonies if they are not promptly removed.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.