Fothergilla gardenii 'Blue Hawaii' (Fothergilla) Unity Grown

Fothergilla gardenii 'Blue Hawaii,' also called dwarf fothergilla or simply 'Blue Hawaii' fothergilla, is an ecologically valuable, compact ornamental shrub found through the American southeast. Noted for its attractive silvery blue-green foliage and pincushion-type white flowers, this attractive fothergilla is commonly used for low to medium-sized hedges and borders to provide multi-season interest in the landscape. Fragrant, creamy-white flowers cover the plant’s dense form in spring, followed by attractive bluish leaves in late spring and summer. In the fall, foliage turns to a striking medley of yellow, red, and orange, adding a ton of multi-season appeal.

'Blue Hawaii' typically grows to 4-6' tall and wide in a mounded form, and produces its showy, aromatic flowers in early spring before foliage set, similar to other members of the witch hazel family. The 'Blue Hawaii' cultivar's flowers are highly attractive to pollinators, especially bees, which adds to the plant’s ecological and aesthetic value. 'Blue Hawaii' fothergilla prefers partial sun, but can tolerate sunnier conditions, and is not at all picky about soil type; happy to be sit in relatively wet sites and resistant to deer damage, Fothergilla gardenii 'Blue Hawaii’ is a hardy and versatile pick for any garden with a ton of ornamental appeal.