Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
For an unusual and eye-catching shrub, the Paisley Pup™ Doghobble Leucothoe perfectly fits the bill. Also known as Leucothoe fontanesiana 'SMNLFGRV', this doghobble’s variegated foliage changes between bronze, cream, green and pink. Furthermore, it produces small lily-of-the-valley-like flowers in spring. Growing to 3 to 4 feet tall, this evergreen shrub has many garden uses and works well in small urban gardens.
An American native, the Paisley Pup™ Doghobble Leucothoe is suitable for growing in zones 5 to 8. It has good disease resistance and is considered deer tolerant. This Leucothoe is great for providing year-round interest and attracting pollinators when in bloom. Use Paisley Pup™ Doghobble in a foundation planting, low hedge, or specimen planting.
Paisley Pup™ Doghobble Leucothoe Care
Paisley Pup™ Doghobble Leucothoe produces the best foliage color in partial or dappled shade. It requires an acidic soil that is fertile, moist, and well drained. Irrigate frequently until established and from then on during dry spells. An ericaceous-specific fertilizer applied in early spring will help support growth and foliage color.
The Paisley Pup™ Doghobble Leucothoe naturally forms a mounding habit and needs little pruning. However, you can remove any wayward branches and lightly trim to shape after blooming in spring.
Paisley Pup™ Doghobble Leucothoe Spacing
The Paisley Pup™ Doghobble Leucothoe can reach a final size of 3 to 4 feet tall and 4 to 5 feet wide. When growing a grouping of these shrubs, space plants around 4 to 5 feet apart center on center.
Paisley Pup™ Doghobble Leucothoe Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 5 to 8 (perennial); grown as an annual elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown indoors elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown in containers elsewhere (grown as a seasonal crop)
- Sun Exposure
- Part Shade to Full Sun (3+ Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 3-4 Feet
- Mature Spread
- 4-5 Feet
- Growth Rate
- Slow
- Growth Habit
- , Upright
- Water Needs
- Consistently Moist
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , White
- Flower Description
- Small white urn-shaped
- Bloom Time
- Early Spring
- Blooms On
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Old Wood
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"Blooms on" tells you which stems produce flowers, which decides when it's safe to prune.
- New Wood: Flowers form on stems that grow this season. Prune in late winter or early spring without losing blooms.
- Old Wood: Flower buds form on last year's stems. Prune right after flowering. Pruning in fall or early spring removes next year's blooms.
- Both New and Old Wood: Blooms on last year's stems and again on new growth, so it flowers even after a hard winter or a mistimed pruning. Prune lightly after the first flush of blooms.
- When to Prune
- Right after flowering
- Foliage Color
- , Green, Pink
- Foliage Description
- Green, Pink, White
- Foliage Type
- , Evergreen, Variegated
- Seasonal Interest
- , Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Paisley Pup Doghobble Leucothoe
- Also Known As
- Doghobble
- Botanical Name
- Leucothoe fontanesiana 'SMNLFGRV'
- Brand
- Proven Winners
- Plant Type
- Shrub
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Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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