Leucothoe fontanesiana 'Rollissonii'

RHS Plant Profile
dog hobble 'Rollissonii'
dog hobble 'Rollissonii' RHS 1999

Synonyms

Leucothoe walteri 'Rollissonii'

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Shrubs

'Rollissonii' is a small evergreen shrub of spreading, arching habit, with narrow, leathery leaves to 10cm long. Flowers 6mm long, pitcher-shaped, in axillary racemes beneath the foliage

Position

Full shade, Partial shade

Soil Types

Clay, Loam, Sand

Max Height

1-1.5 metres

Max Spread

1-1.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
10–20 years
Max Spread
1-1.5 metres
Max Height
1-1.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Clay Loam Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained or Poorly–drained
pH
Acid

Position

Full shade Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H6

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Ericaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy
Genus
Leucothoe can be deciduous or evergreen shrubs with simple, leathery leaves and racemes or panicles of small bell- or urn-shaped flowers
Name Status
Accepted

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in moist, acid soil in shade or partial shade

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Underplanting of roses and shrubs
  • Flower borders and beds

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus in gardens where it is present but insufficient data to determine degree of susceptibility