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Blue Mist Dwarf Fothergilla

Fothergilla gardenii 'Blue Mist'

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Essentials

At a Glance

Plant Type

Shrub

Height

30 inches

Width

30 inches

Light

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Zones

5, 6, 7, 8

Water

Medium

Humidity

Average

Lifespan

Long-lived deciduous shrub

Native To

Southeastern U.S.

Toxicity

Non-toxic

The Story

Plant Bio

Fothergilla gardenii, or Dwarf Fothergilla, is a small, slow-growing deciduous shrub native to the southeastern U.S. It is prized for its fragrant, bottlebrush-like spring flowers and brilliant, multi-colored autumn foliage. 'Blue Mist' is a popular cultivar selected for its distinctive, glaucous blue-green summer foliage, which provides a cool-toned contrast in the garden. Its fall color, while still good, can be less vibrant than the species.

Bloom Period:

EarlyLate

Uses & Benefits:

A superb multi-season shrub offering fragrant spring flowers, unique blue-green summer foliage, and good yellow to orange-red fall color on a compact frame.

Its small, mounding habit makes it perfect for foundation plantings, small hedges, foregrounds of shrub borders, and massing.

Native to the southeastern U.S., it supports local ecosystems. The flowers provide an early nectar and pollen source for native bees.

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Planting

How to Grow

Select a site with full sun to part shade and acidic, moist soil.
Incorporate compost or peat moss into the planting hole.
Dig a hole twice as wide as the pot.
Set the plant so the top of the root ball is level with the soil.
Backfill, firm the soil, and water in well.
Mulch with pine needles or shredded bark to retain moisture.

Pro Tip

Ensure acidic soil conditions. If your soil is alkaline, grow it in a container or amend the soil heavily with peat moss and sulfur.

Keep It Thriving

Care Guide

Do

Provide consistent moisture.
Test soil pH and amend if necessary to keep it acidic.
Plant in groups for the best visual impact.

Don't

Don't plant in heavy, alkaline clay soil.
Avoid letting the soil dry out completely.
Don't perform heavy pruning; it has a naturally tidy habit.

Seasonal Care Calendar

Task	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Mulch
Plant
Prune

Watch Out For

Pests & Diseases

Common Pests

Common Diseases

In the Garden

Landscape Uses & Companions

Landscape Uses

Cool-toned foliage for mixed bordersFoundation planting with multi-season interestSmall-scale hedge or mass planting

Companion Plants

Rhododendron spp. Kalmia latifolia Vaccinium corymbosum Heuchera americana Tiarella cordifolia

Multiply

Propagation Methods

Good to Know

Common Questions

Blue Mist Dwarf Fothergilla questions

What zones can Blue Mist Dwarf Fothergilla grow in?

Blue Mist Dwarf Fothergilla is hardy in USDA Zones 5–8. Inside that range it survives winter in the ground; outside it, grow it as an annual or a container plant you protect.

Is Blue Mist Dwarf Fothergilla deer resistant?

Yes — Blue Mist Dwarf Fothergilla is rated deer-resistant. Deer typically pass it over, though extreme hunger can override any plant's defenses.

When does Blue Mist Dwarf Fothergilla bloom?

Blue Mist Dwarf Fothergilla typically blooms in mid-spring through late spring. Exact timing shifts a week or two with your zone — Sow's bloom calendar maps it to your garden.

Does Blue Mist Dwarf Fothergilla need full sun?

Blue Mist Dwarf Fothergilla does best in full sun to part shade. In hot climates, afternoon shade keeps blooms fresher longer.