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Leucothoe fontanesiana Whitewater

Cultivar: 'Howw' (PBR) · Fetterbush

Striking, white variegated leaves on reddish young shoots. A very strong plant for a sunny place or for in the shadow. In the winter the leaves become dark red. Very winterhardy. Whitewater flowers white from April until June. Suitable for the garden and terrace.

↕ 100 cm ❄ -20 °C, -25 °C ☀ sun, half shade

Flowering period

jan
feb
Mar
apr
may
jun
jul
aug
sep
oct
nov
dec

Planting period

jan
feb
Mar
apr
may
jun
jul
aug
sep
oct
nov
dec
Ideal (Sep–Jan)
Possible (until May)
Not recommended

Characteristics

Botanical

Genus Leucothoe
Species fontanesiana
Cultivar 'Howw'
Trade name Whitewater (PBR)

Bloei

Flowering period april, may
Colour (flower) white

Blad

Evergreen yes
Colour (foliage) green, variegated

Groeiwijze

Height 100 cm

Standplaats

Winter hardiness -20 °C, -25 °C
Soil type acid
Location sun, half shade
Soil moisture moist, normal

Gebruik

Type (use) shrub, solitary, in group
Leucothoe fontanesiana 'Howw' WHITEWATER (PBR) is subject to European Plant Breeders Rights under nr. 20091532. Asexual propagation and/or use of the trademark without license are prohibited.