Evergreen Shrub – Doghobble ‘Paisley Pup’

Doghobble ‘Paisley Pup’ 

Botanical name: leucothoe fontanesiana 

Beginner friendly?: yes 

Average size at maturity: 3-4 ft in height with a 4-5 ft spread 

Bloom time: spring, summer 

Hardy zone: zones 5-8 

Foliage color:  pink, green, cream, bronze 

Flower color: white 

Growth rate: reaches fully mature size in 2-3 growing seasons 

Pruning instructions: avoid pruning if you can. If you must prune, do it very lightly in the early spring immediately after flowering

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings during the early summer 

Landscape use: border, container plant, groundcover, mass planting 

Light needs: 3-6 hours of sun per day 

Special features: attracts pollinators, shade tolerant, deer resistant, variegated foliage, fragrant blooms 

Watering instructions: allow the top 2 inches of soil to dry out between watering sessions 

Best time to plant: spring 

Best type of soil: loam 

Companion plants: azaleas, ferns, mahonias 

Toxicity level: highly toxic for humans and pets if ingested 

Invasive species: no