Fothergilla major
mountain witch alder
Fragrant, white, bottlebrush-like flowers appear in May and June just as the lustrous, dark green leaves start to unfurl. In...
12 litre pot | 25 - 45cm tall
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Plant description
Fragrant, white, bottlebrush-like flowers appear in May and June just as the lustrous, dark green leaves start to unfurl. In autumn the foliage turns bonfire shades of red, orange and yellow. This low-maintenance, deciduous shrub looks wonderful at the edge of a woodland area, where it will catch some sun, or in the middle of a shrub border.
Fothergilla major is happiest in acid soil, and although it will tolerate partial shade, both the spectacular autumn colour and flowers are superior when grown in full sun.
Fothergilla major is happiest in acid soil, and although it will tolerate partial shade, both the spectacular autumn colour and flowers are superior when grown in full sun.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
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- May
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Plant features
Position
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Fothergilla major:
Plant in acidic, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil, ideally in full sun or light shade to bring out the best autumn colour. Water regularly during dry spells while the plant establishes, and apply an annual mulch of leafmould or composted pine needles in spring to maintain soil moisture and acidity.
Prune lightly in February or March, removing any dead, damaged or crossing branches, but avoid hard pruning as this shrub flowers on old wood.
Prune lightly in February or March, removing any dead, damaged or crossing branches, but avoid hard pruning as this shrub flowers on old wood.
GOES WELL WITH
March pruning of trees, shrubs and climbers
The following notes can be used as a guide when pruning trees, shrubs and climbers in your garden during the month of March. It's timely advice if you have any of the following in your garden. Abeliophyllum, Artemesia, Brachyglottis, Brunfelsia, Buddleja
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