Leucothoe fontanesiana ‘Rainbow’
Leucothoe fontanesiana 'Rainbow' has a beautiful tricolour new growth of white, pink, and copper.
Leucothoe fontanesiana ‘Rainbow’ has a beautiful tricolour new growth of white, pink, and copper that makes ‘Rainbow’ an outstanding choice for any shady garden location. The colours fade slightly as the season progresses, to be overlayed by a plum-purple blanket in winter. Graceful arching habit. Striking red stems. Showy, drooping clusters of white flowers add a nice touch to cut arrangements. Effective as hedge, or clip to create an attractive groundcover.
Common Name: Fetterbush
Family: Ericaceae (The Heath Family)
Zone Hardiness: 5-9
Light: Part Sun, Part Shade
Height: 2-4'
Width: 5-8'
Primary Bloom Colour: White
Secondary Bloom Colour:
Bloom Time: Spring
Foliage Colour: Variegated-, Cream/White, Red
Class: Evergreen
Type: Perennial
Soil Moisture: Moist
Stem Colour: Red
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits: Bees, Butterflies
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Native to moist forested mountain areas, dense thickets, stream banks and ravines.
Award:
Geographical Origin: North America
