Plants in genus leucothoe
Leucothoe fontanesiana 'Girard's Rainbow'
Leucothoe fontanesiana 'Girard's Rainbow' is a compact broadleaved evergreen known for its variegated foliage with green, cream, and pink highlights. This plant produces fragrant, white, bell-shaped flowers on long racemes in spring. It performs well in partial to full shade and is deer resistant, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds to the garden.
Leucothoe fontanesiana 'Rainbow'
Leucothoe fontanesiana 'Rainbow' is a shade-loving evergreen known for its striking variegated foliage in shades of bronze, pink, cream, and dark green. It produces fragrant creamy-white flowers with pink buds and turns a rich burgundy in the fall. This plant is deer resistant and thrives in well-drained, moist, acidic soil, tolerating full to partial shade. It can be maintained as a groundcover, growing to about 1-2 feet tall and wide. Pruning in late winter helps maintain its shape, and it benefits from organic fertilizer in early spring.
Leucothoe axillaris 'Rejoyce'
Leucothoe axillaris 'Rejoyce' is a broad-leaved evergreen shrub known for its vibrant red new growth and clusters of white, urn-shaped flowers. This plant is pollinator-friendly and displays a striking deep red color in the fall. It features slender, glossy leaves and a compact growth habit with arching branches. 'Rejoyce' thrives in partial shade and is tolerant of acidic soil and coastal conditions. It is also deer resistant and salt-tolerant, making it a versatile choice for various landscapes.
Leucothoe axillaris
Leucothoe axillaris is an evergreen shrub with bell-shaped white flowers and glossy dark green foliage. It has a fountain-like growing habit and is known for its stunning winter color, thriving in part shade and well-drained, acidic soil.