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6th January 2021. In line with the current government lockdown rules, Burncoose Nurseries is closed to visitors. However at present we are able to offer click and collect to local customers. This will be weekdays only, not weekends.
Mail order is continuing as normal. However please allow extra time for the couriers to deliver, once despatched from us. Sorry to say that some depots are experiencing high volumes of traffic, also staff shortages.
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
