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Paisley Pup® Leucothoe (Doghobble)
Paisley Pup® Leucothoe (Doghobble)
$29.25
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Quantity
16 in stock
Leucothoe fontanesiana ‘SMNLFGRV’ PP35,833
Choose Paisley Pup® Doghobble for shaded foundations or woodland edges where you want evergreen color without a formal hedge look. The tradeoff: it needs steady soil moisture and room to spread, not hot, dry, exposed sites.
Buy This If
- You need color in shade
- You want a low spreading evergreen
- Deer browsing is a concern
Skip This If
- Soil dries out fast
- You need a clipped hedge
- Space is very narrow
PGNE Report Card
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | B+ | The variegated foliage gives shaded beds color, but it reads soft rather than bold from a distance. |
| Growth Rate | B | It fills in at a reasonable pace, not fast enough for quick coverage. |
| Maintenance | B | Routine watering during establishment and avoiding dry soil matter more than pruning. |
| Deer Resistance | A- | Deer usually pass this by, since the foliage deters browsing, though no plant is completely immune where pressure is severe. |
| Small Space Fit | B- | It works in smaller beds only if you allow for its spreading habit. |
| Screening Value | D | It is too low and open for privacy screening. |
Our Experience
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend Paisley Pup® for protected shade beds with amended, moisture-holding soil. Plant it where the foliage is viewed up close; it is not the shrub for filling a wide-open sunny bank.
Plant Facts
| Mature Height | 3.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 4.5 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 5a-8b |
| Spacing | 4.5 ft |
| Sun | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Moisture | Average to wet |
| Growth Habit | Arching, mounding evergreen shrub |
Customers Usually Ask
Is it evergreen?
Yes, it is a broadleaf evergreen, with bronzy tones possible in cold weather.
Will it flower?
Yes, it produces small white bell-shaped flowers in spring to early summer.
Can it grow in a container?
Yes, if watered consistently and given winter root protection.
Why buy for fall color
- See the actual color before you buy it
- Foliage, berries and late bloom — all three seasons of interest
- Fall planting means roots established before winter
Grown and hardened off for New England conditions
We grow and acclimate our Proven Winners stock right here in New Hampshire, so it's ready for New England winters before it ever leaves our nursery.
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-31290
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