'Jane Platt' fothergilla (Fothergilla gardenii 'Jane Platt') fah-ther-GILL-ah gar-DEN-ee-eye Genus:  Fothergilla This cultivar of a favorite fall shrub has the same great spring flowers as the rest of the species. But its brilliant fall color remains longer and later than its cousins, holding its strong orange, red, and yellow tones into late November or even early December. 'Jane Platt' also features a mounding habit rather than the upright habit common to the species. Fothergillas are often recommended for shade, but this one is tough enough to be grown between rocks in hot, full sun. Noteworthy Characteristics:  Honey-scented flowers in spring; beautiful fall color. Care:  Grow in full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Problems:  Infrequent.

Overview

Height 1 ft. to 3 ft. Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft. Light Full Sun to Part Shade Moisture Medium Moisture Maintenance Low Characteristics Fragrant Flowers, Showy Fall Foliage, Showy Flowers Bloom Time Early Spring, Spring Flower Color White Uses Beds and Borders Style Rock Garden Seasonal Interest Spring Interest Type Shrubs