Zone 8 · Dwarf Fothergilla

Planting Dwarf Fothergilla in Zone 8

Fothergilla gardenii

✅ Dwarf Fothergilla thrives in zone 8 (hardy 5–8)

Can I plant today?

Dwarf Fothergilla has a specific planting window in zone 8. Check back in spring.

Evaluated for June 13, 2026 ·

Zone's last frost

around March 15

Zone's first frost

around November 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 8

Plant in spring in acidic soil. Honey-scented bottlebrushes; fall foliage is jaw-dropping orange-red.

Dwarf Fothergilla peaks in April. These companions keep your bed in color before and after.

Cosmos

Peaks in August

Zinnia

Peaks in August

Sunflower

Peaks in August

Shasta Daisy

Peaks in July

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