How to Grow and Care for Mountain doghobble

Mountain doghobble, also known as Fetter-bush, Dog hobble, Highland doghobble, Switch ivy

Mountain doghobble thrives in moderately cool climates and prefers consistently moist, acidic soil. Special care should be taken to ensure adequate shade as mountain doghobble does not tolerate intense direct sunlight. Furthermore, the plant requires minimal pruning, only to maintain shape or remove damaged foliage. These key points contribute to mountain doghobble's reputation as an easy-to-care-for species, suitable even for novice gardeners.

Watering schedule: Every 1-2 weeks

Sunlight Requirements: Partial sun

Toxic to Pets

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Planting and Growing Mountain doghobble

Toughness	High
Care Level	Low
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 1-2 weeks
Sunlight Requirements	Partial sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	4.5-5.5
Planting Time	Spring, Fall
Hardiness Zones	5-8
Toxicity	Toxic to Pets

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Varieties of Mountain doghobble

Mountain doghobble 'Rainbow'

While its parent plant produces plain green flowers, mountain doghobble 'Rainbow' puts on quite the show, with leaves containing hues of green, red, and pink! It's not a surprise this plant was called "Rainbow," is it? Mountain doghobble 'Rainbow' is a highland doghobble cultivar.

Mountain doghobble 'Rollissonii'

Mountain doghobble 'Rollissonii' has leathery dark green leaves which are narrower than those of its parent species. The leaves have a reddish tinge in winter and give way to white, bell shaped flowers in spring. Mountain doghobble 'Rollissonii' is a cultivar of Leucothoe fontanesiana. This is a hardy, wind-resistant evergreen that is generally disease and pest-free.

Doghobbles 'Zeblid'

Where most Doghobbles have green leaves, the leaves of doghobbles 'Zeblid' are a striking green-red. This dwarf cultivar is shorter than the parent, growing to just 55 cm tall. This plant is grown mainly for its attractive leaves, which gardeners particularly admire.

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Mountain doghobble is an evergreen shrub renowned for its dense foliage and stature, typically reaching heights of 3 to 6 feet (91 to 183 cm). Its leaves, reminiscent of those found in its blueberry family relatives, are broadleaf in shape, persisting throughout the year. The bush often thrives in moist environments, flourishing in areas like streambanks where the soil remains consistently damp. It commonly neighbors thickets of larger shrubs and is marked by its lush, verdant appearance.