Leucothoe ‘Firestar’

Leucothoe ‘Firestar’ is a very unusual and intriguing evergreen shrub due to its unique foliage. When they first shoot, young leaves are a glossy red colour with white border before maturing to a glossy green and gold for Summer. As Winter comes and the cold weather approaches, this fantastic shrub actually changes its colour back to red and remains so until Spring arrives and new shoots appear. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and a shady position but is also tolerant of a wide range of growing conditions. Compact and bushy with a low spreading growing habit, it is ideal for container planting in Winter, and also superb for ground cover when planted en-masse.

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Evergreen

Perfect for Containers