{"product_id":"rainbow-leucothoe","title":"Rainbow Leucothoe","description":"\u003cp\u003eChoose Rainbow Leucothoe for year-round evergreen color in a shady spot. Its arching, variegated foliage emerges with pink tones before maturing to green, cream, and bronze, giving interest long after flowering. The tradeoff: it performs best in consistently moist, acidic soil and is not a good choice for hot, dry sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003caside class=\"pgne-recommendation\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePGNE Recommendation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWoodland gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNorth- or east-side foundation plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvergreen shrub borders and shade gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMixed plantings with rhododendron, azalea, and pieris\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot recommended for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull, hot afternoon sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry or alkaline soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast-growing privacy screens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormal hedges needing frequent shearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/aside\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuy This If\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want evergreen color in the shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want foliage interest instead of relying on flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a compact shrub with four-season appeal that pairs with acid-lovers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSkip This If\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour planting area dries out frequently.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need heat or drought tolerance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a large screening shrub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour landscape gets full sun all day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePGNE Report Card\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhy\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLandscape Impact\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVariegated evergreen foliage provides color in every season.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate growth once established.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRequires little pruning beyond removing damaged branches.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeer usually pass this by, since the foliage deters browsing, though no plant is completely immune where pressure is severe.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSmall Space Fit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcellent for smaller beds and foundation plantings.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eScreening Value\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIt adds evergreen structure but is not large enough for real privacy.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOur Experience\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt PGNE, we'd recommend Rainbow Leucothoe for customers who struggle to find shrubs that add color in shady spots. It works particularly well beneath mature trees, alongside rhododendrons and pieris, or in foundation beds with morning sun and afternoon shade. Consistent soil moisture during establishment produces the best long-term performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeucothoe fontanesiana 'Rainbow'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRainbow Leucothoe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMature Height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-5 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMature Width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-5 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHardiness Zones\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5a-8b\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpacing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-4 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSun\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Shade to Shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMoisture\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAverage to moist\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrowth Habit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArching, mounding evergreen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEvergreen\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNative\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCustomers Usually Ask\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it stay colorful all year?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes; new growth emerges pink before developing cream and green variegation, and cool weather often brings bronze and reddish tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan it grow in full shade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes; it performs well in full shade, though a little morning sun can enhance the foliage color.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need acidic soil?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes; like rhododendrons and pieris, it does best in acidic, organically rich, evenly moist soil.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pro Growers of New England, Inc","offers":[{"title":"10\" AGFB - 12-18\" \/ Single","offer_id":42758038814805,"sku":"PGNE-31295","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10\" AGFB - 12-18\" \/ 4 pack","offer_id":42758078595157,"sku":"PGNE-31295-04","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10\" AGFB - 12-18\" \/ 10 pack","offer_id":42758078627925,"sku":"PGNE-31295-10","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10\" AGFB - 12-18\" \/ 20 pack","offer_id":42758078660693,"sku":"PGNE-31295-20","price":425.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/0715\/2725\/files\/J001-08_d877c80a-fd4a-4916-8be4-35936ae85c88.jpg?v=1773903842","url":"https:\/\/www.progrowersne.com\/products\/rainbow-leucothoe","provider":"Pro Growers of New England, Inc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}