Fothergilla int. 'Blue Shadow'? - 30-40 CM C4

Description
The Fothergilla (Fothergilla intermedia) is a broad, loose garden plant that produces creamy white flowers with a strong fragrance. They appear from April to May. The Fothergilla also has roundish, blue-green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with humus-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 1.5 metres and grows to around 1.5 metres wide.

Bulletpoints
* strongly scented flowers

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Fothergilla are blue-green, roundish.

Frost hardiness
The Fothergilla has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Fothergilla is broad and loose in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
If watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
The creamy white flowers appear from April to May. These are strongly scented.

Use
Solitary