Shrubs

Fothergilla gardenii 'Jane Platt' (Dwarf Fothergilla)

Fothergilla hybrid

Also known as Jane Platt Dwarf Witch Alder

$52.95

Size

SunFull sun to part shade
💧WaterModerate
🌡Zones5-8
🦌DeerResistant
🌊CoastalSuitable

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About This Plant

Fothergilla gardenii 'Jane Platt' (Dwarf Fothergilla), 'Jane Platt', is valued for its garden character and seasonal interest in PNW landscapes.

Fothergilla gardenii 'Jane Platt' is an ornamental shrub valued for its seasonal interest and the role it plays in the garden landscape.

Full sun to part shade suits this species. Plant in moist, well-drained soil. Hardy USDA Zone 5 to 9. Provide consistent moisture during establishment. Watch for general pest pressures common to the region.

For a Pacific Northwest native shrub of similar character, consider Mahonia aquifolium (Tall Oregon Grape, Oregon state flower), Philadelphus lewisii (Mock Orange), or Holodiscus discolor (Oceanspray) , all support native pollinators and birds.

Plant Details

Botanical
Fothergilla hybrid
Common name
Jane Platt Dwarf Witch Alder
Lifecycle
Perennial
Foliage type
Deciduous
Mature size
3-4 ft tall × 4-6 ft wide
Growth rate
Slow
Bloom time
Early to mid spring
Bloom color
Pink, White
Foliage color
Green

Care Notes

Plant in moist, well-drained, acidic soil. Mulch with pine bark or acidic compost. Minimal pruning needed; remove dead wood in early spring only. Avoid alkaline soils and standing water. Slow-growing; give it time to settle in.

Garden Attributes

  • Pacific NW native
  • Deer resistant
  • Coastal suitable
  • Grown organically
  • Pollinator value: Bees, Bumblebees, Native bees
  • Wildlife: Pollinator support
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