Leucothoe fontanesiana 'Trivar'

Also Known As

Dog Hobble
Drooping Leucothoe
Fetterbush

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 3'-5'
W: 3'-6'

planting zones

5a-8b

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Leucothoe fontanesiana 'Trivar' plant details

Leucothoe fontanesiana 'Trivar' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with gold, green and pink foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Leucothoe fontanesiana 'Trivar'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold, green and pink
Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: fall color, rare

GROWING CONDITIONS for Leucothoe fontanesiana 'Trivar'

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An arching shrub, with white urn-shaped blooms. Magnificent pink, yellow & green foliage that turns purple in fall & winter. While tolerant of full shade, best color develops in part shade. This is a magnificent plant but does want to above described soil, no drying winds or drought. Trivar is a stronger grower than the similar 'Girard's Rainbow'. EXTREMELY RARE in the trade. Needs exact conditions in soil and light.