Fothergilla gardenii 'Blue Mist' - 50-60 CM RB

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Fothergilla gardenii 'Blue Mist'.

Bulletpoints
* strongly scented flowers * attractive yellow, red autumn colouring * suitable for containers * resistant to urban climates

Leaves
Attractive yellow to red autumn colouring.

Growth habit
Witch alder 'Blue Mist' is bushy and sprawling in structure. Slow growing.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

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

Soil
Fothergilla gardenii 'Blue Mist' thrives in all acidic, humus-rich and sufficiently moist soils. Commercially available container plant soil.

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

Care
A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Flower
The white flowers appear in panicles from mid-April to mid-May. They grow to about 2 - 4 cm and are strongly scented.

Use
Container, solitary, ornamental shrub, heather garden

Root
Fothergilla gardenii 'Blue Mist' is a heartroot and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.