Dwarf Fothergilla Plant
Dwarf Fothergilla (Fothergilla gardenii) is a shrub that grows 2-3 ft tall, hardy in USDA Zones 5-8, prefers moist, well-drained soil, full sun to part shade, medium to high moisture, not edible, and has medicinal uses.
Habit
Shrub
Height
2-3 ft
Growth
Slow
Soil
Well-drained, acidic soil
Shade
Full sun to part shade
Moisture
Medium to high
Edible
No
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
North America
Climatic Condition
Temperate, Cool
Temperature (°)
10 to 25
Humidity (%)
50 to 80 %
Potting media
Peat-based mix
Fertilizers
Organic fertilizers
Watering
Moderate
Plant Weight
500-700 g
Flowering Time
Spring
Soil Ph level
4.5 to 6.0
Water Ph level
5.5 to 6.5
Soil EC
0.5 to 1.2
Yield Per Plant
Ornamental plant
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
15-20 yrs
Health Benefits
Used for landscaping, colorful foliage
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% loamy soil, 30% compost, 20% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 4 weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Leaf Spot, Powdery Mildew, Rust, Aphids, Scale Insects
Dark spots on leaves, White, powdery growth on leaves, Orange or yellow spots on leaves, Distorted leaves, sticky residue, Sticky residue, sooty mold
Remove and destroy infected leaves, Neem oil, sulfur, Remove and destroy infected leaves, Neem oil, insecticidal soap, Horticultural oil, insecticidal soap
Fungicides with copper, Fungicides with myclobutanil, Fungicides with mancozeb, Systemic insecticides (imidacloprid), Systemic insecticides (acephate)