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    LEUCOTHOE
    LEUCOTHOE
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
    LEUCOTHOE LEUCOTHOE LEUCOTHOE

    LEUCOTHOE

    Commonly known as Sierra laurel

    Genus of about 9 species of deciduous, semi-evergreen and evergreen shrubs from woodland, thickets, swamps and streambanks in the Himalayas, eastern Asia and North America.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Good to know
      Grown for their variably shaped leaves and cylindrical to urn-shaped flowers.
    • Place of origin
      Himalayas, eastern Asia, Americas, Madagascar.
    • Resistant to honey fungus
      These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
    • Deciduous
    • Evergreen
    • Semi-evergreen
      Keeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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    varieties
    LEUCOTHOE fontanesiana 'Rainbow'
    Highland doghobble
    Bright green foliage mottled yellow red & pink
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £17.00
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    LEUCOTHOE fontanesiana 'Scarletta'
    Highland doghobble
    More dwarf growing than 'Rainbow' with smaller green leaves which are brilliant red when immature
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £17.00
    Available again from summer 2026
    Could be any time, June through to end August. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    Useful extras...

    Vermin & Pest Control
    SB Plant Invigorator
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Afterplant - Tomatoes
    AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
    1ltr
    £8.50
    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)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
    Unavailable
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