Leucothoe axillaris 'Curly Red' (PBR)
switch ivy
The foliage of this little evergreen shrub are curled and variously puckered, which gives it year-round textural interest,...
2 litre pot
£21.99
available to order from autumn
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Plant description
The foliage of this little evergreen shrub are curled and variously puckered, which gives it year-round textural interest, while their colouring also changes throughout the seasons. It initially emerges in a bright pinkish red flush before maturing to a rich, lustrous green, but then, as the temperatures dip for winter, they develop a burgundy tint, which is often present until the temperates start to creep up again in spring.
Eventual height & spread
Plant features
Position
Light shade / shade
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Humus-rich, moist, well-drained acid soil or ericaceous compost
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Leucothoe axillaris Curly Red (PBR):
Minimal pruning is required. Remove misplaced, dead or diseased branches in late spring.
