Trees, Shrubs and Conifers: fothergilla, 3 by DonnaMack

DonnaMack wrote:
I had five fothergilla gardenii in my old yard which had clay, high ph soil (whwn they were planted, the ph was 7.9). I added lots of compost and would spray them with ironite three times a year - spring, mid-summer and early fall. They were in an area that got morning sun and afternoon shade. They thrived, so Pseudo hang in there. Did very well in the drought year.

The ones in the first photo had been in for 12 years. Taken in May when blooming. On gardenii the growth stays small. They do tend to sucker. I lost one and the others replaced it.

The second picture shows the fall color. It varies from red to orange to yellow.

The third picture was taken in November.

Flowers are smashing. And fragrant.