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Fothergilla x intermedia Legend Of The Fall® ('ALICE')
Legend Of The Fall® Bottlebrush: Patent PP32,049
- » the best fall color of all bottlebrushes.
- » fragrant spring blooms
- » very shade tolerant and deer resistant.
- » Fragrant flower
- » Fall interest
- » Deer resistant
- Category:Shrub
- Breeder:Proven Winners
- Hardiness Zone:5-9
- Height:48-60 in
- Spread:40-60 in
- Bloom Color: White Shades
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
Searching for something that will feel at home in your garden, adding color and fragrance without formality? Plant Legend of the Fall® bottlebrush. This nifty native shrub has the best fall color of any bottlebrush, which is really saying something for a plant that's already well known for being an autumn beauty. In spring, honey-scented white flowers appear. Bottlebrush is one of the most shade tolerant landscape shrubs and thrives even in hot climates. It's a very nice choice for planting under trees.
30 Seconds with Legend of the Fall®
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Flower Color
| • | White |
Programs
| • | Proven Winners |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Spring |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Spring |
Habit
| • | Upright |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Fothergilla x intermedia Legend Of The Fall®
Bottlebrush is very easy to care for - it prefers average soil and at least four hours of sun each day. It can grow well in shadier conditions, however, it may not flower as prolifically and fall color may not be quite as brilliant in very deep shade. This plant should has an appealing natural habit and is not suited to being cut back or trimmed regularly.