Leucothoe ‘Girard’s Rainbow’ (Rainbow Leucothoe) is a colorful, arching evergreen for shade, prized for year-round variegation—cream, pink, and green—plus fresh flushes of rosy new growth.
Foliage: Lance-shaped leaves marbled cream/green; new growth pink to red, often bronzy in cool weather.
Habit & size: Graceful, layered, arching shrub; typically 2–4 ft tall and wide.
Bloom: Small, white, urn-shaped sprays in spring.
Light: Part shade to shade (morning sun/afternoon shade ideal).
Soil & water: Acidic, humus-rich, evenly moist, well-drained soil; mulch to keep roots cool.
Hardiness: USDA Zones 5–8.
Uses: Woodland edges, foundations, massing, shade containers.
Extras: Generally deer-resistant; prune lightly after bloom to shape.
Caution: Like many Ericaceae, toxic if ingested.
All plants come with a regular black nursery pot
Please note: The images shown are for illustrative purposes only. While we strive to provide accurate representations, the actual product you receive may differ slightly in appearance due to variations in stock or natural characteristics.
Leucothoe ‘Girard’s Rainbow’ (Rainbow Leucothoe) is a colorful, arching evergreen for shade, prized for year-round variegation—cream, pink, and green—plus fresh flushes of rosy new growth.
Foliage: Lance-shaped leaves marbled cream/green; new growth pink to red, often bronzy in cool weather.
Habit & size: Graceful, layered, arching shrub; typically 2–4 ft tall and wide.
Bloom: Small, white, urn-shaped sprays in spring.
Light: Part shade to shade (morning sun/afternoon shade ideal).
Soil & water: Acidic, humus-rich, evenly moist, well-drained soil; mulch to keep roots cool.
Hardiness: USDA Zones 5–8.
Uses: Woodland edges, foundations, massing, shade containers.
Extras: Generally deer-resistant; prune lightly after bloom to shape.
Caution: Like many Ericaceae, toxic if ingested.
All plants come with a regular black nursery pot
Please note: The images shown are for illustrative purposes only. While we strive to provide accurate representations, the actual product you receive may differ slightly in appearance due to variations in stock or natural characteristics.
