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 |