Description

Legend of the Fall Bottlebrush has honey-scented white flowers in Spring and gorgeous red-orange fall foliage. It is one of the most shade tolerant landscape shrubs, thrives even in hot climates, and resists deer. This lovely native shrub lends an informal, natural charm anywhere it is planted.

• 4-5 feet tall and wide at maturity
• Hardy in zones 5-9, be sure to check your USDA zone to ensure success
• Plant in part to full sun (4+ hours daily)
• Space plants 4-5 feet apart for best results
• Produces white, honey scented flowers in spring
• Maintains green foliage starting in spring, before transitioning to it s gorgeous autumn beauty
• Blooms on old wood
• Great for borders, edges, landscapes, mass planting or as a focal point
• Attracts bees and butterflies while resisting deer
• Native to North America, heat tolerant, fall interest, low maintenance

• Please note: Our Ships Now shrubs are still waking up from dormancy! In the spring, shrubs begin to emerge from dormancy with swelling buds and potentially new growth as temperatures rise and daylight hours increase. Most dormant shrubs start leafing out in April, depending on the specific plant and local weather conditions.

  Care:  Fertilize with Proven Winners Continuous Release Plant Food in spring. Little pruning is needed. If you do wish to prune, do so after flowering in spring. The hotter your climate, the more shade becomes imperative, especially during the hottest part of the day.

  Shipping Info:

  • Enjoy free shipping on orders over $125
  • Size at shipping varies by the season and plant
  • • Quart shrubs are 5-8 in. at the time of shipment
    • 1 Gallon shrubs are 6-24 in. at the time of shipment
    • • Shrubs shipped Nov-Apr will arrive dormant; shrubs shipped Apr-Oct will arrive green or in bloom

      • Read our guide to get started with planning a garden