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.
| Hardiness |
5 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
5 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Ericaceae |
| Common names | Leucothoe |
| 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) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Poorly Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Full Shade |
| Attracts | Bees |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage |
| Hardiness |
5 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
5 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Ericaceae |
| Common names | Leucothoe |
| 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) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Poorly Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Full Shade |
| Attracts | Bees |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage |
How many Leucothoe fontanesiana ‘Rainbow’ (Dog Hobble) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Leucothoe fontanesiana ‘Rainbow’ (Dog Hobble) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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