Leucothoe fontanesiana 'Whitewater' (Whitewater dog hobble)


Botanical Information

FamilyEricaceae
GenusLeucothoe
Speciesfontanesiana
Cultivar'Whitewater'
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (evergreen)

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone6 - 7
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone6b
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH6
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)(-20) - (-15)
Temperature (°F)4 - 5
Height1 - 1.5 m
Spread1 - 1.5 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodMarch, April

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionTypically fountain-like in appearance with graceful arching stems emanating from the middle of the plant. Poisonous if any part of plant is ingested. A fragrant flowered ground cover type plant.
ShapeMulti-stemmed with hardly any horizontal branch growth with arching stems hence the name 'drooping'.
LandscapeGood groundcover and undergrowth plant. It may also be used as a border plant in shady areas.
PropagationPropagate by semi-ripe cuttings.
CultivationGrow in moisture retentive, fertile, neutral to acid soil, in shade or partial shade.
PestsLeaf spot and root rot may be an occasional problem.
Notable SpecimensTrengwainton garden, Madron, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
HabitatHorticultural origin.

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