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Blue Shadow Fothergilla

Fothergilla Gardenia 'Blue Shadow'

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Overview

The Fothergilla gardenii 'Blue Shadow', a captivating deciduous shrub, stands out with its striking, powdery-blue foliage. Mature at 3-5 feet tall and wide, it offers multi-season interest: fragrant white blooms in spring, vivid fall colors, and textured bark. Prefers part sun to shade and acidic, well-drained soil. Hardy in USDA zones 5-8, it's low-maintenance and excellent for foundation plantings, borders, or naturalized areas.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 4–8Type ShrubClimate Temperate
Blue Shadow Fothergilla (Fothergilla Gardenia 'Blue Shadow') — is a captivating deciduous shrub that presents a multi-season display
Blue Shadow Fothergilla (Fothergilla Gardenia 'Blue Shadow') — a captivating deciduous shrubBlue Shadow Fothergilla (Fothergilla Gardenia 'Blue Shadow') — The Blue Shadow Witch-AlderBlue Shadow Fothergilla (Fothergilla Gardenia 'Blue Shadow') — The Fothergilla gardenii 'Blue Shadow'Blue Shadow Fothergilla (Fothergilla Gardenia 'Blue Shadow') — it offers multi-season interest: fragrant white blooms in springBlue Shadow Fothergilla (Fothergilla Gardenia 'Blue Shadow') — Prefers part sun to shade and acidic, well-drained soilBlue Shadow Fothergilla (Fothergilla Gardenia 'Blue Shadow') — it's low-maintenance and excellent for foundation plantings+14

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
4–8

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Hamamelidaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Blue Shadow Fothergilla (Fothergilla Gardenia 'Blue Shadow') — is a captivating deciduous shrub that presents a multi-season display
Blue Shadow Fothergilla (Fothergilla Gardenia 'Blue Shadow') — a captivating deciduous shrub
Blue Shadow Fothergilla (Fothergilla Gardenia 'Blue Shadow') — The Blue Shadow Witch-Alder
Blue Shadow Fothergilla (Fothergilla Gardenia 'Blue Shadow') — The Fothergilla gardenii 'Blue Shadow'
Blue Shadow Fothergilla (Fothergilla Gardenia 'Blue Shadow') — it offers multi-season interest: fragrant white blooms in spring
Blue Shadow Fothergilla (Fothergilla Gardenia 'Blue Shadow') — Prefers part sun to shade and acidic, well-drained soil
Blue Shadow Fothergilla (Fothergilla Gardenia 'Blue Shadow') — it's low-maintenance and excellent for foundation plantings
Blue Shadow Fothergilla (Fothergilla Gardenia 'Blue Shadow') — scientifically known as Fothergilla gardenii 'Blue Shadow'
Blue Shadow Fothergilla (Fothergilla Gardenia 'Blue Shadow') — stands out with its striking
Blue Shadow Fothergilla (Fothergilla Gardenia 'Blue Shadow') — making it an excellent choice for your landscape design
Blue Shadow Fothergilla (Fothergilla Gardenia 'Blue Shadow') — Mature at 3-5 feet tall and wide
Blue Shadow Fothergilla (Fothergilla Gardenia 'Blue Shadow') — This cultivar is notable for its glaucous
Blue Shadow Fothergilla (Fothergilla Gardenia 'Blue Shadow') — which adds a unique color palette to the garden setting
Blue Shadow Fothergilla (Fothergilla Gardenia 'Blue Shadow') — Fothergilla gardenii 'Blue Shadow' is notably resistant to many pests and diseases
Blue Shadow Fothergilla (Fothergilla Gardenia 'Blue Shadow') — the foliage transitions to a striking display of yellows
Blue Shadow Fothergilla (Fothergilla Gardenia 'Blue Shadow') — making it a compact option suitable for small to medium-sized gardens
Blue Shadow Fothergilla (Fothergilla Gardenia 'Blue Shadow') — These blooms are not only a visual delight but also attract a host of pollinators to the garden
Blue Shadow Fothergilla (Fothergilla Gardenia 'Blue Shadow') — making it a resilient addition to any landscape.<br><br>When communicating with clients
Blue Shadow Fothergilla (Fothergilla Gardenia 'Blue Shadow') — It is relatively low maintenance, requiring minimal pruning to remove any dead or damaged wood
Blue Shadow Fothergilla (Fothergilla Gardenia 'Blue Shadow') — 'Blue Shadow' bursts into life with bottlebrush-like white flowers that exude a pleasant
Blue Shadow Fothergilla (Fothergilla Gardenia 'Blue Shadow') — Hardy in USDA zones 5 through 8, it can tolerate temperatures down to -20&deg;F

Photograph: Cossey25, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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