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Meet the Breeder
Megan Mathey
Grand Haven, Michigan
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
General Care
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