Leucothoe walteri 'Rainbow'
switch ivy
- Position: deep or partial shade
- Soil: humus-rich, reliably moist, acidic soil
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: May
- Hardiness: fully hardy
A pretty evergreen with arching branches of dark green leaves, heavily mottled with pink and cream. White, bell-shaped flowers are produced on long racemes in spring. This is a lovely shrub which is best suited to peaty soil in a shady spot, or planted in ericaceous compost in a pot. - Garden care: Minimal pruning is required. Remove misplaced, dead or diseased branches in late spring
- CAUTION toxic if eaten/skin & eye irritant