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Fothergilla x intermedia 'Blue Shadow' - Blue Shadow Fothergilla

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Fothergilla x intermedia 'Blue Shadow' is an exquisite, multi-stemmed, deciduous shrub that brings a distinct charm to your landscaping with its unusual blue-green foliage. Rising to a manageable 3-5 feet in height and width, this plant effortlessly fits into hedges, beside foundations, or as the focal point within your garden. Its slender bottlebrush-like flowers, boasting a fragrant white hue, offer a delightful spectacle in the spring. During the summer, the foliage takes on a refreshing blue-green shade, evolving into a spectacular palette of yellow, orange, and red in the fall. Thriving in full sun to partial shade, this hardy 'Blue Shadow' appreciates moderately watered, acidic, and well-drained soil. Renowned for being easy to maintain, and resistant to most pests, diseases, and even deer, Fothergilla x intermedia 'Blue Shadow' is a landscape gem that keeps on giving and will greatly enhance the biodiversity and visual interest of any garden.

  • Size: 3-5 feet in height and width
  • Flowers: White, fragrant, bottlebrush-like flowers in spring
  • Foliage: Blue-green leaves in summer that turn yellow, orange, and red in fall
  • Water usage: Moderate
  • Sun exposure: Full sun to partial shade
  • Resistant to: Most pests, diseases, and deer.
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