Leucothoe fontanesiana Rainbow
Common name: Dog Hobble
You will add a splash of colour to your garden with this evergreen shrub's vibrant foliage.
-15 to -20°C
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An evergreen shrub, covered in lance shaped leaves that are flecked with cream on wiry red branches. In spring, small cream flowers appear in racemes amongst the foliage. Prefers acidic soil in partial to full shade. Height and spread upto 1.5m.
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Key Information
| Latin Name | Leucothoe fontanesiana Rainbow 9cm pot |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Dog Hobble |
| Hardiness | H6 (-15 to -20°C) |
| Colour | White |
| Type | Shrub |
| Format | 9cm Pots |
| Position | Full-Sun, Part-Shade, Part-Sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height in Maturity (m) | 1.50 m |
| Spread in Maturity (m) | 1.80 |
| Soil Conditions | Clay Loam Sand |
| Soil Acidity | Acid |
| Aspect | East-facing, South-facing, West-facing |
| Good for pots | Yes |
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