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Rainbow Leucothoe
Leucothoe fontanesiana 'Rainbow'
Plant Description
Gracefully arching, striking red stems with colorful, mottled leaves. Showy, drooping clusters of white flowers. Effective as hedge, or clip to make nice ground cover. Good cut flowers.
Care Instructions
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Provide well-drained soil, rich in organic matter. Feed with an acid fertilizer after bloom. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch.
Plant Type: Evergreen Broadleaf Shrub
Height: 3?
Flower Color: White Blooms
Foliage: Variegated Leaves
Location: Sun, Part Shade
Spread: 3?
Bloom Period: Spring
Shape: Spreading
Growth Rate: Slow