Leucothoe fontanesiana 'Rainbow'

Also called Rainbow Drooping Fetterbush

Fragrant white bell-shaped flowers appear under the leaves
Reddish stems bear green leaves mottled with pink and cream
Leaves turn plum-purple in the fall
Upright, rounded habit
Bloom Time: Spring

ZONE:
6

COLOUR:
White

HEIGHT:
100-125 cm

SPREAD:
100-125 cm

Currently Unavailable

Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Leucothoe grows best with consistent moisture (not standing water), and a fertile soil with a low pH. Any necessary pruning should be done soon after flowering to ensure bud set. Some winter sun protection is recommended to prevent winter burn.

Additional Notes about Rainbow Drooping Leucothoe:

'Rainbow' was found as a seedling at the Hillier Nurseries.

Characteristics & Attributes

SOIL MOISTURE:
Average to Dry Soils
Moist to Average
Well-drained

GROWTH RATE:
Slow

ATTRIBUTES:
Fall Color

FLOWERING TIME:
Spring

HABIT:
Upright
Rounded

FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green
Pink
Yellow

LANDSCAPE USES:
Specimen
Foundation planting