Switch Ivy. An upright evergreen shrub with glossy dark green leaves, heavily mottled pink and cream. Clusters of white flowers in early spring. Max Height 1.5m. Max Spread 2m. Flowers May to June. Shaded Site. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Leucothoe walteri ‘Rainbow’
An upright evergreen shrub with glossy dark green leaves, heavily mottled pink and cream. Clusters of white flowers in early spring.
Additional information
| Generic | Leucothoe |
|---|---|
| Species | walteri |
| Varietry | 'Rainbow' |
| Common Name | Switch Ivy |
| Flower Colour | White |
| Soil | Acidic |
| Aspect | Shaded Site |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 1.5m |
| Family | Ericaceae |
| Spread | 2m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | Green, Pink, Cream |
| Flowers From | May, June |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Woodland |
| Toxicity | |
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