Leucothoe walteri - 25-30 CM C3

Description
The red shoots are also an interesting sight.

Bulletpoints
* fragrant flowers * red shoots * shade tolerant

Growth habit
Dog-hobble 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 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).

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

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