Proven Winners® Paisley Pup® Leucothoe

Multi-Colored Evergreen Shrub That's Deer-Resistant and Easy to Grow Add some color to your garden with the Paisley Pup® Leucothoe! This multi-colored plant livens up any yard with its year-round vibrance and ever-changing hues. This evergreen shrub has shades of green, cream, bronze, and pink for a truly unique display. And in spring, blooms of fragrant bell-shaped flowers add even more color to its leathery leaves. Watch as bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds flock to this plant each year. Plus, this plant is low-maintenance and deer-resistant, so it doesn't require much work to keep your yard looking vibrant. It's the perfect size and shape for mass plantings, hedges, privacy screens, and so much more. With colors that change all season long, the Paisley Pup® Leucothoe is like getting an array of plants in one. Buy yours today! About Proven Winners®: Proven Winners® ColorChoice Shrubs offers flowering shrubs, evergreens, and trees that have been tested for eight to ten years to ensure they outperform conventional varieties. That means bigger flowers, more colorful foliage, reblooming, disease resistance, new habits, or anything that makes them more beautiful and easier to grow in your landscape or garden. Planting & Care Planting:  To plant, dig a hole that is twice as wide and the same depth as the plant's container. Position the plant in the hole so that the top is level with the surface, then add soil and fertilizer around it. Firmly pack down the soil and water the area until it is moist. The plant thrives in partial sun or filtered light throughout the day, as it does not perform well in full sunlight or complete shade. It requires moist, well-drained, acidic soil that is rich in organic matter, similar to the conditions where rhododendrons or azaleas flourish. Watering:  Maintain average water levels by keeping the soil consistently moist, neither too dry nor overly saturated. Fertilizing: To fertilize, use a single application of a granular fertilizer designed for trees and shrubs in the spring. If your plant is yellowing or appears unhealthy, this usually indicates a problem with the soil pH. While applying fertilizer or iron can provide a temporary fix, it is essential to address the root of the issue. For a sustainable, long-term solution, focus on adjusting the soil to achieve a more acidic pH. Pruning: Pruning is not recommended, nor is it necessary for a healthy growth habit. If you must remove a branch, do so only when necessary.