Zone 5 · Dwarf Fothergilla
Planting Dwarf Fothergilla in Zone 5
Fothergilla gardenii
✅ Dwarf Fothergilla thrives in zone 5 (hardy 5–8)
Can I plant today?
⏳ Too early to direct-sow
Last frost is in 4 weeks. Wait until soil warms.
Evaluated for April 27, 2026 ·
Zone's last frost
around May 15
Zone's first frost
around October 15
Bloom window
April – May
Peak bloom
April
Sun required
part sun
Mature height
36"
Spacing
36" apart
Type
perennial
How to plant Dwarf Fothergilla in zone 5
Plant in spring in acidic soil. Honey-scented bottlebrushes; fall foliage is jaw-dropping orange-red.
Pair with these for continuous bloom
Dwarf Fothergilla peaks in April. These companions keep your bed in color before and after.
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