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LEUCOTHOE
Commonly known as Sierra laurel
Further Reading....
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Deciduous - or semi-evergreen shrubs.
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Full shade - will tolerate deep shade. -
Partial shade -
Additional Features - Good to know - - grown for their variably shaped leaves and cylindrical to urn-shaped flowers. -
Pests & Diseases - none. -
Place of origin - Himalayas, eastern Asia, Americas, Madagascar. -
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Soil Conditions - Acid / ericaceous loving -
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Fertile moist well-drained soil - humus-rich
Leucothoe - Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of LEUCOTHOE
LEUCOTHOE fontanesiana 'Rainbow' >
Commonly known as: Highland doghobble.
Bright green foliage mottled yellow red & pink
LEUCOTHOE fontanesiana 'Scarletta' >
Commonly known as: Highland doghobble.
More dwarf growing than 'Rainbow' with smaller green leaves which are brilliant red when immature
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
