Leucothoe Little Flames

<h2>Leucothoe Little Flames</h2> <p>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.</p> <strong>Position:</strong> <span>Partial shade to full shade</span> <strong>Rate of Growth:</strong> <span>Slow</span> <strong>Soil:</strong> <span>Acidic, humus-rich, moist but well-drained</span> <strong>Hardiness:</strong> <span>Fully hardy</span> <strong>Jan</strong> <strong>Feb</strong> <strong>Mar</strong> <strong>Apr</strong> <strong>May</strong> <strong>Jun</strong> <strong>Jul</stron