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Leucothoe fontanesiana Whitewater

Leucothoe fontanesiana Whitewater
Drooping Leucothoe, Highland Doghobble, Fetter-bush

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Very graceful young plant, immediate effect in a pot.

Elisabeth, 21/04/2022

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Small evergreen bush, with a dense and upright habit, with purple branches, variegated foliage and cluster flowering.
Flower size
10 cm
Height at maturity
1.20 m
Spread at maturity
1 m
Exposure
Partial shade, Shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -23°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time March, October to November
Recommended planting time February to May, September to November
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Description

Leucothoe fontanesiana Whitewater is a bush for ornamental purposes, semi-evergreen, and will transport you with each change of season through its foliage, branches, and flowering in multiple colours.

 

Leucothoe fontanesiana 'Whitewater' has an upright and dense habit. It will reach 1.20m (3ft 11in) in height and 1m (3ft 4in) in width when fully grown. In summer, its evergreen leaves, dark green with cream-white margins, are slender and end in a point. During winter, its leaves take on a purple hue and in spring, new leaves emerge under a bronze-coloured dress. This variety will also charm you with its contrasting purple branches in summer against its relatively light foliage.

This hardy bush is also called pearl flower for its spring flowering at the end of the branch. It is clustered in 7 to 15cm (2.8 to 5.9in) clusters, consisting of slightly fragrant bell-shaped flowers.

Hardy and preferring acidic, moist, humus-bearing, and well-drained soils, this bush thrives when planted in partial shade or shade, brightening up the darker areas of your garden. Very pleasant when combined with perennials, it can also be planted alone or in containers.

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Leucothoe fontanesiana Whitewater (Flowering) Flowering
Leucothoe fontanesiana Whitewater (Foliage) Foliage

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1.20 m
Spread at maturity 1 m
Habit Irregular, bushy
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time April to May
Inflorescence Cluster
Flower size 10 cm
Fragrance slightly scented

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour variegated with white

Botanical data

Genus

Leucothoe

Species

fontanesiana

Cultivar

Whitewater

Family

Ericaceae

Other common names

Drooping Leucothoe, Highland Doghobble, Fetter-bush

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference78163511

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Planting and care

Place Leucothoe fontanesiana Whitewater in shade or partial shade in a moist, acidic or neutral soil. Like all plants in the heath family, it does not tolerate chalky soils or heavy soils that become waterlogged in winter. Dig a hole that is three times the size of the pot. Soak the root ball in water and plant the bush at the level of the collar, in a mixture of well-rotted leaf compost, gravel or pumice, and heath soil. Water generously and keep the soil moist in summer.

Planting period

Best planting time March, October to November
Recommended planting time February to May, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Woodland edge, Undergrowth
Type of use Border, Free-standing, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -23°C (USDA zone 6a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Partial shade, Shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, Well-drained

Care

Pruning instructions During the months of February-April, before the start of vegetation, prune the diseased or dead wood and the branches compromising symmetry, keeping only the vigorous branches for a good habit of the young plant.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time February to April
Soil moisture Moist soil
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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