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Leucothoe 'Firestar' (Dog hobble 'Firestar' )
1 hour care
per year
per year
1.5m
Max height
Max height
2.5m
Max spread
Max spread
10-20 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Leucothoe 'Firestar'
Other names
Dog hobble 'Firestar' , Leucothoe walteri 'Firestar' , Leucothoe 'Rant01', Switch ivy 'Firestar'
Genus
Leucothoe Leucothoe
Variety or Cultivar
'Firestar' _ 'Firestar' is a spreading, evergreen shrub bearing leathery, oblong to lance-shaped, dark green leaves with cream to pale yellow margins, red to maroon when young, and racemes of cylindrical or urn-shaped, white flowers in spring.
Leucothoe 'Firestar' is: Evergreen
Habit
Spreading
Flower
White in Spring
Foliage
Red in Spring; Variegated, Dark-green, Cream in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free.
Diseases
Generally disease free.
General care
Propagation methods
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Leucothoe 'Firestar' (Dog hobble 'Firestar' ) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 2.5m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Foliage only, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance
Cultivation
Grow in moist, acid soil in partial or full shade. Tolerates sun if soil is consistently moist. Does not tolerate strong winds or drought. Tends to sucker and form colonies over time.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade
Aspect
North, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
Companion plants
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Botanical name
Leucothoe 'Firestar'
Other names
Dog hobble 'Firestar' , Leucothoe walteri 'Firestar' , Leucothoe 'Rant01', Switch ivy 'Firestar'
Genus
Leucothoe Leucothoe
Variety or Cultivar
'Firestar' _ 'Firestar' is a spreading, evergreen shrub bearing leathery, oblong to lance-shaped, dark green leaves with cream to pale yellow margins, red to maroon when young, and racemes of cylindrical or urn-shaped, white flowers in spring.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Spreading
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Colour
Flower
White in Spring
Foliage
Red in Spring; Variegated, Dark-green, Cream in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free.
Diseases
Generally disease free.
General care
Propagation methods
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Leucothoe 'Firestar' (Dog hobble 'Firestar' ) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 2.5m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Foliage only, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance
Cultivation
Grow in moist, acid soil in partial or full shade. Tolerates sun if soil is consistently moist. Does not tolerate strong winds or drought. Tends to sucker and form colonies over time.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade
Aspect
North, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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