Home / #2 Leucothoe fontanesiana Leafscapes 'Little Flames'/Compact Native (TN)
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Leucothoe fontanesiana 'Little Flames' PP #25,246
COMMON NAME: Leafscape 'Little Flames' Leucothoe
GARDEN SIZE: 18-20" tall and 12" wide
GROWTH RATE: Slow
USDA ZONE: 5 to 9
EXPOSURE: Filtered sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
HABIT (FORM): Compact low-growing, spreading shrub
FOLIAGE: Evergreen; bright red new leaves, shiny green summer leaves, with darker red winter leaves
BLOOM TIME: Spring
BLOOM COLOR: Fragrant white, heather-like clusters
WATER & SOIL: Average to moist, well-drained and acidic, organically rich soil; will need additional water in times of drought
CARE: Pruning is rarely needed but if desired it can be accomplished after blooming
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