Fothergilla major

Fothergilla monticola, Mountain Witch Alder

Hardy Shrub

FROM £29.99

Awarded an RHS Award of Garden Merit

Masses of fragrant white, fluffy bottle-brush flowers

Brilliant autumn foliage

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1 x 3 Litre Potted Plant (Height 30cm+)

£29.99

2 x 3 Litre Potted Plants

£49.99

1 x 7.5 Litre Potted Plant (Height 40cm+)

£79.99

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Also known as Mountain Witch Alder, this relative of the witch hazel is a compact deciduous shrub with glossy, textured, deep green leaves. In May, as the leaves are unfurling, masses of fragrant white, fluffy bottlebrush flowers smother the shrub with colour. As autumn approaches the leaves take on brilliant red and orange tones, which Fothergilla major is famed for. A neat, slow-growing habit and fantastic seasonal colour make Fothergilla major a valuable specimen in mixed borders, cottage gardens and the edges of woodland gardens. This RHS AGM variety will happily grow in partial shade but the best leaf colour will be seen in a sunny position. Height: 2.5m (8’). Spread: 2m (6.5’).

Plant Size Height Up to 250cm (99in)
Spread Up to 200cm (79in)

Hardiness & Longevity Hardy Shrub

Ideal For exotic gardenscented gardensspecimen plantcottage gardenswoodland garden

Position In sun or semi shade

Flowering Months

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Codes
1 x 3 Litre Potted Plant (Height 30cm+) (62045)
2 x 3 Litre Potted Plants (V63357P)
1 x 7.5 Litre Potted Plant (Height 40cm+) (KF2214)

Fothergilla needs an ericaceous (acid) soil. Plant Fothergilla in humus-rich, fertile, moist but well drained acid soil. Mountain Witch Alder tolerates a sunny or partially shaded position, but leaf autumn colour will be at its best if grown in full sun.

Prune Fothergilla plants when dormant, in late winter or early spring. Remove any damaged, diseased or poorly placed stems to maintain an attractive open framework.Prune Fothergilla plants when dormant, in late winter or early spring. Remove any damaged, diseased or poorly placed stems to maintain an attractive open framework.

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