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Leucothoe fontanesiana 'Girard's Rainbow'

Also Known As

  • Girard's Rainbow Leucothoe

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 3'
  • W: 4'

planting zones

  • 4a-8b

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Leucothoe fontanesiana 'Girard's Rainbow' plant details

Leucothoe fontanesiana 'Girard's Rainbow' is a slow-growing broadleaf evergreen shrub with variegated foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Leucothoe fontanesiana 'Girard's Rainbow'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen variegated
Mature size: 4 FT wide, 3 FT tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Leucothoe fontanesiana 'Girard's Rainbow'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: shade
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Girard's Rainbow Leucothoe is a graceful evergreen shrub with arching branches and pointed evergreen leaves in a profusion of different colors. Whites, pinks, reds, rusts, and assorted hues of green create attractive variegation. Grows in a fountain like habit 3-5' tall with spreading drooping branches. Graceful white flowers are bourne on long racemes in spring.

By: Fantastic Plants

Gardening facts about Leucothoe fontanesiana 'Girard's Rainbow' plant

How to Grow Leucothoe fontanesiana 'Girard's Rainbow'

  • Sun Exposure

    • shade
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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