Paisley Pup™ Doghobble (Leucothoe)
Shrub
- Multi-colored evergreen foliage in an array of pink, green & yellow colors!
- Dainty bell-shaped flowers are fragrant & attract pollinators.
- Adds vibrant color to shade gardens.
- Certified Deer Proof™ by Proven Winners® ColorChoice Shrubs.
- Zones 5-8, part sun, up to 5-4′ tall x 4-5′ wide at maturity.
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Description
Doghobble is a broadleaf evergreen shrub native to North America. The glossy leaves and bell-shaped flowers lay on dropping stems and charm all that lay eyes on it, especially the pollinators! Because doghobble prefers wet, acidic soils, it thrives planted in rain gardens or at the bottom of slopes and hills.
Details
Common name: Doghobble, fetterbush, leucothoe
Zone: 5 - 8
Sun exposure: Sun (> 6 hours sun) to part sun (4-6 hours sun)
Height x width: 5-8' tall x 3-4' wide
Flower color: White
Foliage color: Green, variegated
Season of interest: Year-round
Bloom time: Spring through early summer
Features: Proven Winners, privacy & screening, evergreen, deer-resistant, winter interest
Uses: Hedges, foundation planting, specimen
How to Grow
Light: Part sun (4-6 hours sun)
Water: Average - do not overwater, as holly can readily suffer root rot.
Spacing: min. 5' apart. Plant this male variety within 50' of the female plants
Fertilizing: If desired, fertilize in early spring, once the ground has thawed, with a granular rose fertilizer. A second application may be made in late spring/early summer as well.
Winterizing: 2-3" of shredded bark mulch is important to protect the shallow roots and minimize water loss. Do not allow plants to enter winter "thirsty" – dry soil during cold, windy weather is the main cause of leaf browning or even the plant dying.
Maintenance & pruning: Seldom needed, branches can be removed as needed. Avoid cutting back. Blooms on old wood.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.