- A very unusual and intriguing evergreen shrub. Leucothoe 'Curly Red' is very sought after due to it's unique, curling leaves.
- When they first shoot, young leaves are a glossy red colour before maturing to a glossy green 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 approaches and new shoots appear.
- Can grow up to 1 m in height if not maintained, however it is commonly and very easily trimmed to keep it compact.
Plant genus Leucothoe
Common Name Leucothoe
Plant type Shrubs
Foliage type Evergreen, Perennial
Hardiness Hardy
Soil acidity Acidic
Planting aspect North Facing, East Facing, West Facing, Partial Shade or Sun
Flower colour Pink, White
Leaf colour Green, Red
Growth Rate Moderate
Edible Use No
Planting Companion Ferns, Heuchera, Hellebore
Light Required Partial Shade
Watering Water thoroughly after planting and keep the soil evenly moist while the plant establishes. Once established, water during prolonged dry periods rather than little and often, allowing the soil to drain between waterings. Container-grown plants should be checked more frequently in warm or windy weather.
Best Growing Conditions Grow in partial shade to gentle sun in acidic, well-drained ericaceous soil or compost. Choose a position with good airflow and enough space for the plant to reach its mature size. Mulch after planting and keep the root zone free from prolonged waterlogging, particularly through winter.
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Leucothoe - 'Curly Red'
Strong Evergreen with fantastic Autumn and Winter colours
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- A very unusual and intriguing evergreen shrub. Leucothoe 'Curly Red' is very sought after due to it's unique, curling leaves.
- When they first shoot, young leaves are a glossy red colour before maturing to a glossy green 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 approaches and new shoots appear.
- Can grow up to 1 m in height if not maintained, however it is commonly and very easily trimmed to keep it compact.
Plant genus Leucothoe
Common Name Leucothoe
Plant type Shrubs
Foliage type Evergreen, Perennial
Hardiness Hardy
Soil acidity Acidic
Planting aspect North Facing, East Facing, West Facing, Partial Shade or Sun
Flower colour Pink, White
Leaf colour Green, Red
Growth Rate Moderate
Edible Use No
Planting Companion Ferns, Heuchera, Hellebore
Light Required Partial Shade
Watering Water thoroughly after planting and keep the soil evenly moist while the plant establishes. Once established, water during prolonged dry periods rather than little and often, allowing the soil to drain between waterings. Container-grown plants should be checked more frequently in warm or windy weather.
Best Growing Conditions Grow in partial shade to gentle sun in acidic, well-drained ericaceous soil or compost. Choose a position with good airflow and enough space for the plant to reach its mature size. Mulch after planting and keep the root zone free from prolonged waterlogging, particularly through winter.
Christmas Tree Delivery
FREE on all Pot Grown Trees (2.5ft & over)
*Mainland UK only
*Northern Ireland delivery unavailable
Standard Delivery (2-4 working days) - Evri
£4.99 on orders under £40
FREE on orders over £40
*Mainland UK only
Next Working Day Delivery - Evri
£6.99 on orders under £70
FREE on orders over £70
Order by 1pm Mon-Fri
Premium Standard Delivery (2-4 working days) - Royal Mail
For customers who prefer an alternative carrier, Royal Mail is offered as a premium alternative to our standard Evri service.
£7.99 on all orders
Premium Next Working Day Delivery - Royal Mail
£8.99 on all orders
*Mainland UK only
Northern Ireland & Islands Delivery (2-5 working days)
£6.99 on all orders
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Key Features
Season of Interest