Description
Leucothoe Little Flames
Leucothoe Little Flames is a compact, evergreen selection noted for vivid red young foliage that deepens to rich red-purple tints in cooler months, maturing to glossy green in summer. It forms a dense, low mound ideal for shaded borders or containers of ericaceous compost, and bears small white, bell-shaped flowers in spring. Best in partial to full shade, in humus-rich, acidic, moist but well-drained soil; avoid chalk and strong midday sun. Slow growing, it typically reaches around 3060 cm in height and spread.
Position: Partial shade to full shade Rate of Growth: Slow Soil: Acidic, humus-rich, moist but well-drained Hardiness: Fully hardy Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Plant at a Glance
light:light-shade
light:shade
facing:east
facing:north
soiltype:acid
soilmoisture:normal
soilmoisture:damp
foliage:evergreen
flowering:april
flowering:may
flowercolour:white
leafcolour:green
leafcolour:red
size:30-60cm
