#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