Leucothoe 'Rainbow'

Variegated Leaves, a Pendulous Habit, and white blossoms all make this fetterbush a fantastic shrub.
Rating:
100 % of 100
Special Price $19.57 Regular Price $27.95
In stock | Ships according to schedule
Shipping Schedule
SKU
34955

Enter your zip code to verify compatibilty with your zone.

Features to Note

Zone

5 - 9

Mature Height

5 Feet

Mature Width

5 Feet

Light Requirements

Part Shade

Moisture Requirements

Moist, well-drained, Wet

Soil Tolerance

Normal, loamy

Zone Compatibility

This Variety's Zone Range
5 - 9
My Hardiness Zone

Based on your zip code, Change Zip Codes

The USDA hardiness zones offer a guide to varieties that will grow well in certain climates. Each zone corresponds to the minimum winter temperatures experienced in a given area. Make sure that your hardiness zone lies within the zone compatibility range of this variety before ordering.

Description

A cultivar of L. fontanesiana, Leucothoe 'Rainbow' is a native of the United States, with a natural habitat including Virginia, Tennessee, and Georgia. Accordingly, this shrub is very easy to grow throughout the South. In cooler climates, keep it sheltered through the winter, and in hot, dry climates, be sure to keep it moist through the summer.

Provided you protect it from the weather's worst, Leucothoe 'Rainbow' is actually quite an easy and enduring perennial. It is evergreen and highly deer resistant, meaning you get to see that lovely red, green, and white variegated foliage all year long. And you can trim it as much or as little as you want, and it will keep on growing slow and steady.

This versatile plant can adapt to your needs. Leucothoe 'Rainbow' naturally grows 3 to 5 feet high, making it an excellent choice for a hedge. For containers or more compact spaces, this slow grower can easily be trimmed to keep it under 18 inches tall. In a foundation, border, or shrub bed, Leucothoe 'Rainbow' adds a colorful accent amongst all the green. Plant it in the shade of a specimen tree like Japanese Maple, and it will draw eyes to that tree even from far away.

Plant 'Rainbow' in partial sun in soil with good moisture. It likes frequent watering, especially in times of extreme heat. A good layer of mulch is useful for keeping the roots cool and moist.

Details

Genus: Leucothoe
Species: fontanesiana
Variety: 'Rainbow'
Item Form: 1-Quart
Category: Shrubs
Bloom Season Start: Mid Spring
Bloom Color: White
Habit: Weeping
USDA Zone Low: 5
USDA Zone High: 9
Uses: Beds, Border, Containers, Cut Flowers, Fall Color, Foliage Interest, Hedge
Zone: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
State Shipping Restrictions: GU, HI, ID, PR, VI
Discount Exempt: No

Reviews 1

Write Your Own Review
You're reviewing:Leucothoe 'Rainbow'
Your Rating
Copyright © 1997-2023, Wayside Gardens, Inc. All rights reserved.