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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 - shrubs
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Full sun - for more flowers and better autumn colour. -
Partial shade -
Additional Features - Good to know - - named after John Fothergill (1712-1780), English physician. Grown for their fragrant bottlebrush-like flowers, which appear before the leaves, and attractive autumn colour. -
Pests & Diseases - none -
Place of origin - southeastern USA. -
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Scented Plants - Scented flowers -
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Soil Conditions - Acid / ericaceous loving -
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Fertile moist well-drained soil - humus- rich
Fothergilla - Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of FOTHERGILLA
FOTHERGILLA gardenii >
Commonly known as: American witch hazel, Dwarf witch alder.
White bottlebrush-like flowers and excellent autumn colour
FOTHERGILLA x intermedia 'Blue Shadow' >
Commonly known as: 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
FOTHERGILLA x intermedia 'Red Licorice' >
Commonly known as: American witch hazel, Dwarf alder.
A wonderful new introduction with intense orange-red autumn colour and cream scented flowers
FOTHERGILLA major >
Commonly known as: American witch hazel, Dwarf alder.
(syn. Monticola) - white flowers before the leaves emerge, brilliant autumn colour
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
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
