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Megan Mathey
Grand Haven, Michigan

AWARD WINNING

PAISLEY PUP®

Doghobble, fetterbush, leucothoe

Leucothoe fontanesiana

'SMNLFGRV'

PP#35,833

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  • Unique variegation
  • Deer resistant
  • Fragrant flowers
Description

Not your typical North American native shrub! Paisley Pup doghobble (Leucothoe fontanesiana) is a handsome broadleaf evergreen with foliage that blazes an array of pink, green, cream, white, bronze, and yellow hues. Racemes of fragrant white flowers dangle elegantly from the slender, arching stems, enticing pollinators. Its versatile low habit and outstanding deer resistance, as well as shade tolerance, make this a problem-solving plant with aplomb. 

Awards
2024 Farwest Show Award of Merit
USDA Zone
5 - 8 (-20°F/-28.9°C)
Exposure
Part sun
Height
3-4'
Width
4-5'
Finish Time
1 season
Type
Evergreen
Bloom Time
Spring-early summer
Flower Color
White
Foliage Color
Green, Variegated
Liner Sizes
2 1/4", 4", Quick Turn

Soil

Moist, well-drained, acidic soil is imperative.

Pruning

Seldom needed, branches can be removed as needed. Avoid cutting back. Blooms on old wood.

Uses

Low hedge, ground cover, foundation plantings, shade gardens, perennial gardens, native plant gardens.

Growing Tips

Stems take on a unique zig-zag shape that give this plant the common name "doghobble."

Features: Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Deer resistant, Disease resistant, Evergreen, Foliage interest, Fragrant, Native, Winter interest

Filters: Botanical genus: Leucothoe, Common name: Doghobble, fetterbush, leucothoe, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, White flowers, Green foliage, Variegated foliage

Features: Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Deer resistant, Disease resistant, Evergreen, Foliage interest, Fragrant, Native, Winter interest

Filters: Botanical genus: Leucothoe, Common name: Doghobble, fetterbush, leucothoe, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, White flowers, Green foliage, Variegated foliage