Axillary Leucothoe 'Curly Red'®
Axillary Leucothoe 'Curly Red'®
Leucothoe axillaris ‘Curly Red’®
Leucothoe axillaris ‘Curly Red’®
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- Striking red leaves give your garden color from spring to autumn.
- Evergreen foliage provides structure in every season.
- Compact growth ideal for borders and pots.
- Low maintenance and suitable for partial shade.
- Reliable cultivar: Leucothoe axillaris ‘Curly Red’®
Leucothoe axillaris ‘Curly Red’® Axillary Leucothoe is a compact, evergreen shrub with glossy leaves and distinctive curly red growth that adds year‑round color to any border.
This versatile plant thrives in partial shade, forming a neat mound with graceful arching branches and a graceful, tidy habit.
Ideal for woodland beds and understorey plantings, it brings texture and warmth to shady spots with its rich foliage and vibrant shoots. Shade-loving appeal in a small, durable form.
Care and Watering
Leucothoe axillaris ‘Curly Red’ prefers acidic, well-drained soil. Water deeply to keep the root zone consistently moist but not soggy, especially in hot periods. Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Avoid waterlogging and soggy beds.
Maintenance
Light pruning after flowering helps maintain shape. Remove dead or damaged shoots and avoid heavy cuts that disrupt the red curls.
Location
Plant in partial shade or filtered sun in sheltered locations; protect from drying afternoon sun. In containers provide drainage and a steady acidic mix.
Tips
Feed in spring with an acid-loving shrub fertilizer, check soil pH, and apply a winter mulch in cold climates for root protection.
Leucothoe axillaris ‘Curly Red’® Druifheide offers a striking decorative effect thanks to the curly leaves and the intense leaf color. The compact habit and the changing shades from green to red provide a long-lasting color accent in borders and planters.
This ornamental shrub adds texture and depth to garden compositions and catches the eye with season-long leaf diversity and elegant leaf shapes.
| Flowering months | |
|---|---|
| Density per m2 | 3 a 5 |
| Max height full grown | 0 cm |
| Standing | Part shade, Full sun |
| Properties | Ground cover., Group planting., Solitaire., Evergreen., Winter hardy. |
| Flower color | White |
| Leaf color | Red |
Delivery costs
| BE € 4,95 | NL € 5,95 |
| DE € 6,95 | FR € 9,95 |
| AT € 14,95 | DK € 16,95 |
| IT € 16,95 | ES € 19,95 |
| SK € 19,95 | CZ € 19,95 |
| SE € 20,95 | IE € 20,95 |
| LU € 20,95 |
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