General Culture:

Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Prefers moist, slightly acidic soils that are rich in organic matter. Flowers best in full sun.

Noteworthy Characteristics:

This fothergilla cultivar is a compact, slow-growing, deciduous shrub with a mounded habit typically growing to 2-3' (less frequently to 4') tall. Features terminal, bottle-brush-like spikes (1-2" long) of tiny, fragrant, ivory white, apetulous flowers with showy yellow anthers which appear in spring often before the foliage. Rounded to oblong leaves are an attractive frosty blue-green in summer, changing to yellow, orange and red (but sometimes only a bronzish yellow) in fall. This cultivar does not consistently produce the spectacular fall color associated with many fothergillas, however. May spread by root suckers to form colonies.

Problems:

No serious insect or disease problems. Low vigor and dieback can be a problem in the St. Louis area.

Uses:

Shrub borders or foundation plantings. Combines well with rhododendrons and azaleas.

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