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Rainbow Drooping Leucothoe
Leucothoe fontanesiana 'Rainbow'
Pronunciation: loo-KOTH-o-ee fon-ta-nee-zee-AH-na
SKU #05775
LIGHT:
Filtered sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
WATER:
Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Slowly reaches 3 to 5 ft. tall and wide; can be clipped to 2 ft. tall.
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| Description | Gracefully arching, striking red stems with colorful, creamy white and green mottled foliage with scarlet accents. Showy, drooping clusters of white flowers add a nice touch to cut arrangements. Effective as hedge, or clip to create an attractive groundcover. A beautiful, natural woodland companion to rhododendrons and ferns. Evergreen. |
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| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Very Wet Areas |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Hedge, Ground Cover |
| Design Ideas | Exceptional foliage for mixed or shrub beds and borders. A standout in foundation planting offering relief where there is too much deep green. Add to planting beneath very high shade tree canopies or in groves. Good for highlighting a distant focal point. |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Holly (Ilex); Astilbe (Astilbe); Oregon Grape Holly (Mahonia); Painted Fern (Athyrium) |
| Care Instructions | Thrives in humus-rich, well-drained soils. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Space 2 to 3 ft. apart as groundcover; closer for faster coverage. Feed with an acid fertilizer early spring; repeat after flowering. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch. |
| History | This contemporary cultivar was a seedling found at the Hillier Nurseries. |
| Lore | Leucothoe is the name of the daughter of Orchamus, king of Babylonia from ancient mythology. This genus of ericaceous plants includes over forty species throughout the Americas and eastern Asia. This species was first introduced in 1793. This species is native to North American and habits a range covering Virginia, Georgia and Tennessee. |
Details
| Description | Gracefully arching, striking red stems with colorful, creamy white and green mottled foliage with scarlet accents. Showy, drooping clusters of white flowers add a nice touch to cut arrangements. Effective as hedge, or clip to create an attractive groundcover. A beautiful, natural woodland companion to rhododendrons and ferns. Evergreen. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Very Wet Areas |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Hedge, Ground Cover |
|---|---|
| Design Ideas | Exceptional foliage for mixed or shrub beds and borders. A standout in foundation planting offering relief where there is too much deep green. Add to planting beneath very high shade tree canopies or in groves. Good for highlighting a distant focal point. |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Holly (Ilex); Astilbe (Astilbe); Oregon Grape Holly (Mahonia); Painted Fern (Athyrium) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Thrives in humus-rich, well-drained soils. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Space 2 to 3 ft. apart as groundcover; closer for faster coverage. Feed with an acid fertilizer early spring; repeat after flowering. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch. |
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History
| History | This contemporary cultivar was a seedling found at the Hillier Nurseries. |
|---|---|
| Lore | Leucothoe is the name of the daughter of Orchamus, king of Babylonia from ancient mythology. This genus of ericaceous plants includes over forty species throughout the Americas and eastern Asia. This species was first introduced in 1793. This species is native to North American and habits a range covering Virginia, Georgia and Tennessee. |
Frequently asked questions
Does Rainbow Drooping Leucothoe produce flowers?
Spring
Is Rainbow Drooping Leucothoe evergreen or deciduous?
Rainbow Drooping Leucothoe is Evergreen.
What are the special features of Rainbow Drooping Leucothoe?
Rainbow Drooping Leucothoe is Attracts Butterflies, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators.
Is Rainbow Drooping Leucothoe resistant to pests or animals?
Deer Resistant, Very Wet Areas
How fast does Rainbow Drooping Leucothoe grow?
Rainbow Drooping Leucothoe has a Slow growth rate.
What is the growth habit of Rainbow Drooping Leucothoe?
Rainbow Drooping Leucothoe grows in an Upright habit.
Where can I use Rainbow Drooping Leucothoe in my landscape?
Rainbow Drooping Leucothoe is suitable for: Border, Hedge, Ground Cover.
How can I use Rainbow Drooping Leucothoe in my garden design?
Exceptional foliage for mixed or shrub beds and borders. A standout in foundation planting offering relief where there is too much deep green. Add to planting beneath very high shade tree canopies or in groves. Good for highlighting a distant focal point.
What color are Rainbow Drooping Leucothoe flowers?
Rainbow Drooping Leucothoe produces White flowers.
What color is the foliage of Rainbow Drooping Leucothoe?
Rainbow Drooping Leucothoe has Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Rainbow Drooping Leucothoe?
Good companion plants for Rainbow Drooping Leucothoe include: Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Holly (Ilex); Astilbe (Astilbe); Oregon Grape Holly (Mahonia); Painted Fern (Athyrium).
How do I care for Rainbow Drooping Leucothoe?
Thrives in humus-rich, well-drained soils. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Space 2 to 3 ft. apart as groundcover; closer for faster coverage. Feed with an acid fertilizer early spring; repeat after flowering. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch.
What is the history of Rainbow Drooping Leucothoe?
This contemporary cultivar was a seedling found at the Hillier Nurseries.
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