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Leucothoe fontanesiana 'Rainbow' (Dog Hobble)

Dog Hobble 'Rainbow', Highland Doghobble 'Rainbow', Drooping Leucothoe 'Rainbow', Drooping Laurel 'Rainbow'


Leucothoe fontanesiana 'Rainbow' (Dog Hobble) is a multi-stemmed, evergreen shrub prized for its gracefully arching red stems clad with glossy, lance-shaped leaves, 4 in. long (10 cm), marbled cream and pink. Highly ornamental, the lush foliage turns an outstanding burgundy in the fall. In spring, drooping clusters of white flowers appear below the branches. A desirable evergreen shrub that adds bold texture and drama to mixed borders. Can be grown as a beautiful hedge.

  • Grows up to 4-5 ft. tall (120-150 cm) and 5-6 ft. wide (150-180 cm).
  • This plant is easily grown in part shade to full shade in moist, acid soil.
  • Perfect as a specimen plant, for beds and borders, city gardens, or cottage gardens.
  • Low maintenance, this plant is generally disease and pest free.
  • Propagate by seed and semi-hardwood cuttings.
  • No routine pruning necessary. Remove diseased, damaged, congested or crossing shoots.
  • Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.

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Requirements

Hardiness 5 – 8
Heat Zones 5 – 8
Climate Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
Plant Type Shrubs
Exposure Partial Sun, Shade
Season of Interest Spring (Early,Mid,Late)
Summer (Early,Mid,Late)
Fall
Winter
Height 4' – 5' (120cm – 150cm)
Spread 5' – 6' (150cm – 180cm)
Spacing 72" (180cm)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Poorly Drained
Characteristics Showy, Evergreen
Attracts Bees
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage

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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.


Requirements

Hardiness 5 – 8
Heat Zones 5 – 8
Climate Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
Plant Type Shrubs
Exposure Partial Sun, Shade
Season of Interest Spring (Early,Mid,Late)
Summer (Early,Mid,Late)
Fall
Winter
Height 4' – 5' (120cm – 150cm)
Spread 5' – 6' (150cm – 180cm)
Spacing 72" (180cm)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Poorly Drained
Characteristics Showy, Evergreen
Attracts Bees
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage

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