Leucothoe fontanesiana 'Rainbow'
Rainbow Leucothoe or Fetterbush
Description
The leaves found on this alternate, simple evergreen extend from long, spreading, arching branches. These leaves are dark green on top and lighter in tone on the underside, and are weighed down with a large display of fountain-like flowers.
Plant Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Shrub
Height Range
1-3', 3-6'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Dark Green, Light Green, Pink, Red, White, Variegated
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Medium, High, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Acid
Adverse Factors
Poisonous
Design Styles
Japanese, Wild Garden, Woodland
Accenting Features
Fall Color, Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Shrub Border, Foundation, Swimming Pool
Special Uses
Cascade, Filler, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
In shrub areas, convert from spray sprinklers to bubbler or drip systems that apply water directly to roots.
Occasionally check the soil's moisture level around shrubs before and after watering to determine if watering times are appropriate.