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Leucothoe fontanesiana 'Rainbow' /Rainbow Drooping Leucothoe
Variegated foliage in shades of pinkish-white
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Variegated foliage in shades of pinkish-white
Appropriately named with an array of colors in the foliage
Close-up image of the striking foliage
Foliage
New growth has pink coloration in foliage while mature foliage has white and green variegation
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Scientific Name:
Leucothoe fontanesiana 'Rainbow'
Common Name:
Rainbow Drooping Leucothoe
Plant Type:
Evergreen
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:
5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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Height:
2- 5 feet
Spread:
3 -5 feet
Bloom time:
Summer
Flower color:
White
Light Exposure:
Part Sun, Filtered Shade
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist, Wet,
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
Yes
Comments:
Colorful, mottled leaves on arching, striking, red stems make this plant outstanding in the landscape. It has showy, pendulous clusters of white flowers in spring. It is effective in a container, as a hedge or as a clipped ground cover. Has dramatic foliage colors of green, white, pink and mottled ones with two or three of these colors.