Leucothoe fontanesiana 'Rainbow'

Drooping Agarista, Dog Hobble, Fetterbush, Drooping Leucothoe

Family: Ericaceae Heath


Type Shrub, groundcover
USDA Hardiness range 5B - 8A
Exposure Full shade to partial shade or partial sun
Bloom color Pink, white
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, foundation, ground cover, massing, woodland garden
Height 4' to 5' / 1.20m to 1.60m
Spread 5' to 6' / 1.60m to 1.80m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Evergreen
Leaf color Green, pink, variegated, yellow
Fruit color Brown
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Spreading or horizontal
Attributes and features Attractive foilage, native to North America