Leucothoe 'Carinella' - 2 Ltr pot

Description
The red shoots are also an interesting sight.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Leucothoe fontanesiana 'Carinella', Leucothoe catesbaei 'Carinella', Leucothoe 'Zebekot'.

Bulletpoints
* fragrant flowers * red shoots * shade tolerant

Growth habit
Dog-hobble 'Carinella' is sprawling and overhanging in habit. Slow growing.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Location
Preferred location in semi-shady to shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Leucothoe walteri 'Carinella' thrives on all acidic, humus-rich and sufficiently moist soils.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Flower
The creamy white, bell-shaped flowers appear in clusters from May to June. They grow to around 4 - 6 cm and are pleasantly fragrant.

Use
Solitary, group planting, bog bed, ground cover, undergrowth

Root
Leucothoe walteri 'Carinella' is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms densely branched, runner-forming roots.