Leucothoe axillaris Curly Red

Leucothoe axillaris Curly Red

Leucothoe axillaris Curly Red is a compact, evergreen shrub grown for its distinctive crinkled foliage that flushes rich red in cooler weather, deepens through autumn and winter, and turns greener in summer. In spring it bears small, white, urn-shaped flowers. Ideal for containers or acid borders in partial to full shade, it prefers moist, humus-rich, acidic soil and a sheltered spot. Low-maintenance and neatly mounding, it provides year-round colour and texture.

Position: Partial shade to full shade Rate of Growth: Slow Soil: Moist, humus-rich, acidic (ericaceous) soil Hardiness: Fully hardy Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Plant at a Glance

light:shade
light:light-shade
facing:east
facing:north
soiltype:prefers-acid-soil
soiltype:acid
soiltype:moderate-fertile
soilmoisture:normal
soilmoisture:damp
foliage:evergreen
flowering:april
flowering:may
flowercolour:white
leafcolour:red
size:60-90cm
gardenstyle:architectural