LEUCOTHOE RAINBOW 3L

Description
The pink-red shoots are also an interesting sight.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Leucothoe fontanesiana 'Rainbow', Leucothoe walteri 'Multicolor', Leucothoe catesbaei 'Rainbow'.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * fragrant flowers * pink-red shoots * shade tolerant

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value.

Growth habit
Dog-hobble 'Rainbow' is expansive and overhanging in structure.

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