Care

Planting & Growing

Prefers acidic, humus-rich, well-drained soils; highly adaptable. Takes full sun only in cooler climates; dappled sun to part shade elsewhere. Water deeply, regularly to establish root system; once established, keep evenly moist. Apply an acid fertilizer early spring; repeat after flowering. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch.

Deer Resistant Yes
Family Fetterbush
Bloom Time Spring
Foliage Color Multicolored
Genus Leucothoe
Growth Rate Moderate
Hardiness Zone 5
Landscape Uses Massing, Screening, Edging, Garden, Naturalizing, Container
Light Needs Partial Shade, Shade
Mature Height 20 inches
Water Needs Average to Moist