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FOTHERGILLA
Commonly known as American witch hazel, Dwarf alder
From the USA, also called witch alder. In the witch hazel family.
Genus of 2 species of deciduous, low-growing shrubs found in woodland and swamps in southeastern USA.
Further Reading....
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Deciduous
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Dwarf shrubTypically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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Tall Shrub
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Additional Features
Good to knowNamed after John Fothergill (1712-1780), English physician. Grown for their fragrant bottlebrush-like flowers, which appear before the leaves, and attractive autumn colour.
Place of originSoutheastern USA.Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus. -
Scented PlantsScented flowers
Fothergilla - Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of FOTHERGILLA
FOTHERGILLA gardenii
American witch hazel, Dwarf witch alder
white bottlebrush-like flowers and excellent autumn colour
FOTHERGILLA x intermedia 'Blue Shadow'
American witch hazel, Dwarf alder
a new introduction from the US with grey-blue summer foliage and rich red autumn colour. Grows to around 5-6 feet tall with a similar spread. Will tolerate sun or shade
Gift-wrapping available
£40.00 each
FOTHERGILLA x intermedia 'Mount Airy'
American witch hazel, Dwarf alder
blue-green leaves turning vivid fiery colours in autumn
Gift-wrapping available
£35.00 each
FOTHERGILLA x intermedia 'Red Licorice'
American witch hazel, Dwarf alder
a wonderful new introduction with intense orange-red autumn colour and cream scented flowers
FOTHERGILLA major
American witch hazel, Dwarf alder
(syn. Monticola) - white flowers before the leaves emerge, brilliant autumn colour
Small
Gift-wrapping available
£17.00 each
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Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
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Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
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Only £7.50
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All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
