Coastal Dog Hobble

Bringing sleek elegance to the native plants, Coastal Doghobble (Leucothoe axillaris) shines brightly against the competition. It'll run leaps and bounds faster than other bushes in the race to win your heart.

The show begins each spring when delightful bell-shaped white flowers bloom all across the plant in distinct and uniform clumps. These petite pure white florets contrast starkly against the shiny dark green leaves Coastal Dog Hobble grows. From a distance, this evergreen shrub will have you reminiscent of clear pitch-black nights gazing at the stars!

Plus, the flair of this shrub remains beautiful as the season progresses! Its arching branches flow out from the center in a fountain-like formation. This, coupled with the foliage's tendency to grow in a zigzag pattern and on reddish stems, creates a tremendous texture that even the master gardeners crave!

You won't be the only one charmed by this broadleaf evergreen. The flowers will attract a plethora of pollinators such as butterflies! Feel free to sit back and enjoy their winged performance throughout the season!

As the brisk breezes of fall pick up, you'll find that the Coastal Doghobble transforms into a stunning cold season interest! Adding color to your winter landscape has never been easier, or prettier throughout the rest of the year when the thick green leaves will turn plum-red, burgundy, and purple hue until spring, a sight to behold once dusted with a fresh layer of pristine white snow.

Planting and Application:

A woodland garden simply isn't complete without at least one Coastal Dog Hobble included! Its native status will elevate its prestige even more! As the name suggests, this evergreen shrub also does extremely well in coastal areas where there's lots of rich, evenly moist soil. They also work fantastically beneath the understory and in the dappled shade.

Legend says Coastal Doghobble got its name because dogs would often get a touch tangled up when chasing wildlife through the forest. However, we doubt you'll have the problem so long as you don't plant it directly on a garden path!

The fountain-like way the foliage drapes, along with its dark glossy coloring, creates a fantastic accent for perennial flower beds. It'll help extend the interest throughout the winter with its rich plum-red leaves.

The height of this plant also makes it a perfect foundation plant. Use it to hide unsightly utilities, or move it away from the house and use it as a hedge. It'll create a lovely backdrop for your perennials and shorter shrubs!

Do you have a bright summer ensemble you're hoping to show off? Coastal Doghobble can provide a dramatic background for those pictures you're hoping to snap.

Coastal Doghobble is for large gardens too! Just imagine the statement a mass planting of these dark-leaved wonders would be! Your neighbors will stop in awe as they pass by on their leisurely walk.

• Elegant Native Plant
• Glossy Dark Green Foliage
• Bright White Bell Shaped Flowers
• Fountain-Like Growing Habit - Unique Zigzaging Leaves
• Attracts Pollinators
• Broadleaf Evergreen With Stunning Winter Color
• Dramatic in Mass Plantings, Great for Woodland Gardens

#ProPlantTips for Care:

We're all looking for the best and easiest to care for plants for you! The Coastal Doghobble knows this and it won't disappoint! There are just a couple of things to keep in mind as you care for this evergreen shrub to keep it happy and healthy for years to come.

First, it should be planted somewhere that gets at least part shade or afternoon shade. Full sun can damage the plant and cause leaf burn. Once you've got a few options in mind, make sure to test the soil. It should be evenly moist while still being well-drained soil. Rich, even slightly acidic soil is optimal as well.

Should you find yourself wishing your Coastal Doghobble was a little bit smaller, simply grab your sharpened pair of sheers. Wait to prune until the bush is done flowering for the season and snip away!

While it's not strictly necessary, adding a layer of mulch on the ground starting about one inch away from the base of the plant can be a good idea. It'll help protect the roots, keep the moisture of the soil even, and make the garden look squeaky clean.

• Part Shade is Best
• Well-Drained Rich & Acidic Soil
• Moderate to Low Moisture
• Prune After Flowering
• Tolerates Coastal/Saline Conditions

Race towards finishing up your garden in style by adding a Coastal Doghobble. No matter your garden aesthetic, this evergreen will fit right in. Order one for yourself today from Nature Hills Nursery!