LEUCOTHOE fontanesiana 'Whitewater'

In order to learn more about LEUCOTHOE fontanesiana 'Whitewater' , its planting and how to take care of it, discover below important technical facts. If there are multiple options shown (for example: nature of soil), this means they are all suitable for the plant.

Approximate height after 10 years

50 - 100 cm

Possible spots for planting

half shade (no sun from noon until 5 p.m.), shade (no direct sunlight)

Special interest in spring

flowers, foliage, young sprouds

Special interest in summer

foliage

Special interest in autumn

foliage

Special interest in winter

foliage

Color of flowers

white

Flowering period

spring

Color of foliage

white, green, variegated

Kind of foliage

evergreen

Possible uses

hedge, pot, bedding

Need of humidity

dry, mean, humid

Cold resistance

hardy under -20°C

Acceptable kind of soil

light, normal, heavy

Acceptable pH

acid (less than 6.5), neutral (between 6.5 and 7.5), calcareous (more than 7.5)

Shape

flared

Pruning period

march

Peculiarities

shape