Leucothoe walteri 'Rainbow'
Common Name: "Leucothoe"
Type: Evergreen shrub Family: Ericaceae Hardiness Zone: 5-8 Sunlight: Sun best to semi-shade Exposure: Sheltered or exposed Soil: Humus-rich Moisture: Well-drained, average moisture, some drought tolerant once established Plant Height x Width: 4-5' x 4-6' Leaf: Leathery variegated (green, pale yellow, pink) Flower: Racemes of creamy, urn-shaped flowers Bloom Time: Spring Bloom Size: Small Maintenance: Prune out old branches, can prune to hedge or ground cover Landscape use: Mixed borders, underplanting, can be ground cover or pruned to a hedge Pest and Disease: Generally no problems Native Range: Straight species native to Southeastern U.S. Propagation: By seed or cuttings Deer and Rabbit Tolerance: Deer tolerant |