{"title":"Leucothoe","description":"\u003cp\u003eLeucothoe is a small evergreen shrub that turns its foliage into a show all year round. Its arching stems bear glossy, pointed leaves variegated with cream, pink, golden yellow or purple, which take on red and burgundy tones as soon as the cold arrives. Compact, hardy and fond of part shade, it is the ideal shrub for bringing colour in a pot to a balcony or terrace that does not get sun all day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFoliage that changes colour with the seasons\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeucothoe's greatest asset is its ever-changing palette. Young spring shoots often emerge bright red or pink, the foliage settles in summer, then colours up again in autumn and winter, when the cool weather deepens the copper and purple tones. In spring, some varieties add small clusters of white bell-shaped flowers, discreet and fragrant. A shrub that never looks the same twice and one of the liveliest outdoor \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plantes-feuillage-decoratif\"\u003edecorative foliage plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eLeucothoe axillaris: curly, compact foliage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e'Curly Gold'\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e'Curly Red'\u003c\/strong\u003e varieties stand out with wavy, slightly crinkled foliage that gives them a dense, rounded habit. 'Curly Gold' brightens dark corners with soft green leaves washed with yellow, while 'Curly Red' turns deep red in winter. Compact (H40 cm), they are perfect in a window box or a pot on a balcony ledge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eLeucothoe fontanesiana: variegation and flame-like tints\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Colour Diamond'\u003c\/strong\u003e combines green, cream and pink on finely variegated leaves that glow in the shade. \u003cstrong\u003e'Makijaz'\u003c\/strong\u003e offers cream and green variegation that turns pink in the cold. \u003cstrong\u003e'Little Flames'\u003c\/strong\u003e bears flame-red shoots over glossy green foliage. Their supple habit and arching stems bring movement and lightness to any arrangement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBurning Love and Scarletta®: the purple varieties\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a bolder effect, \u003cstrong\u003eLeucothoe keiskei 'Burning Love'\u003c\/strong\u003e takes on purple and burgundy hues, and \u003cstrong\u003eScarletta® 'Zeblid'\u003c\/strong\u003e stands out with scarlet young shoots that turn bronze in winter. These dark varieties contrast beautifully with pale foliage or white flowers and bring warmth to a terrace in the cold season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePosition and care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeucothoe enjoys part shade or light shade: scorching afternoon sun can burn its foliage. It is one of the most colourful \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plantes-balcon-ombre\"\u003eplants for a shady balcony\u003c\/a\u003e. Like rhododendrons, it is an acid-loving plant: in a pot, use ericaceous compost and water with soft water. Keep the compost moist but not waterlogged, and mulch the surface to retain moisture. Hardy, it withstands frost and stays decorative all winter, making it one of the most useful \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plantes-resistantes-au-froid-et-au-gel\"\u003ecold and frost hardy plants\u003c\/a\u003e for containers. A light trim after flowering is enough to keep a balanced shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePrecautions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike many members of the heather family, Leucothoe is toxic if its leaves or flowers are eaten. Keep it out of reach of young children and pets, and wash your hands after pruning. Once in place on a balcony or terrace, it causes no trouble at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eLeucothoe on the balcony and terrace\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn its own in an elegant pot or paired with other compact shrubs, Leucothoe gives structure to a planter and adds colour in every season. It pairs beautifully with ferns, heucheras, hellebores or heathers to create a shade container that still looks good in winter. It is one of the best choices for a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plantes-terrasse-ombragee\"\u003eshaded terrace\u003c\/a\u003e, alongside other \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/mini-arbustes-vivaces-urbaines\"\u003emini shrubs and urban perennials\u003c\/a\u003e to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/amenager-mon-balcon\"\u003edesign a balcony\u003c\/a\u003e that stays alive all year round.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"leucothoe-axillaris-curly-gold-leucothoe-dore","title":"Leucothoe axillaris 'Curly Gold' (Golden leucothoe) — H40 cm | Pot Ø17 cm","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"leucothoe-curly-gold\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🍂 Orange, golden, then acid-green curly foliage • ✨ Glossy, twisted leaves • 🌼 White bells in April-May • 🌘 Partial shade to shade • ❄️ Hardy down to -18 °C • 🪴 Compact habit, ideal in a pot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeucothoe axillaris 'Curly Gold'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a small evergreen shrub grown for its curly foliage, which changes color throughout the seasons. A \u003cstrong\u003ehorticultural selection from Europe (the Netherlands)\u003c\/strong\u003e derived from a species native to the southeastern United States, it brings light to the catalog's \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/ombre\"\u003eshade plants\u003c\/a\u003e, where few shrubs retain vivid colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eIts 3 to 4 cm leaves, glossy and twisted, emerge orange-red in spring, become golden, then turn acid green, so several shades coexist on the plant. In April-May, it bears small, slightly fragrant white bells. Its slow growth keeps it compact, at around 60 cm tall when mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"varietes-feuillage\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhich shrub with colorful foliage should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTen evergreen shrubs from the catalog, chosen for their foliage rather than their flowers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeucothoe 'Curly Gold'\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — curly golden and acid-green leaves, compact. The brightest in full shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/leucothoe-scarletta-zeblid-leucothoe-ecarlate\"\u003eLeucothoe Scarletta® 'Zeblid'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — dark red leaves in spring, bright green edged in red, bronze in winter. The largest of the leucothoes, with an arching habit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/leucothoe-fontanesiana-little-flames-leucothoe-flamme\"\u003eLeucothoe 'Little Flames'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — green leaves with flame-red tips in winter, coppery young shoots. The best suited to a small hedge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/leucothoe-keiskei-burning-love-leucothoe-pourpre\"\u003eLeucothoe 'Burning Love'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — smooth, narrow leaves, burgundy red in spring, purple in winter. The deepest purple, with an arching habit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/leucothoe-fontanesiana-colour-diamond-leucothoe-panache-creme\"\u003eLeucothoe 'Colour Diamond'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — coppery young shoots followed by green leaves edged in cream, turning red in cold weather. The narrowest, ideal for a small pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/leucothoe-fontanesiana-makijaz-leucothoe-panache\"\u003eLeucothoe 'Makijaz'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — green leaves splashed with white, pink in spring, burgundy in winter. The most spreading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/leucothoe-axillaris-curly-red-leucothoe-rouge\"\u003eLeucothoe 'Curly Red'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — curly red leaves in spring, dark green in summer, purple in winter. The most changeable throughout the seasons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/fatsia-japonica-spider-web-17cm-50cm\"\u003eJapanese aralia 'Spider Web'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — large palmate leaves speckled with white, for partial shade. The most exotic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/euonymus-fortunei-emerald-n-gold-sur-tige\"\u003eEuonymus 'Emerald 'n' Gold' standard\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — small green-and-gold leaves, trained into a ball on a 90 cm standard. The most structured, in sun or partial shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/photinia-fraseri-little-red-robin-sur-tige\"\u003ePhotinia 'Little Red Robin' standard\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — bright red young shoots, on a 90 cm standard. The most colorful in spring, for a sunny position.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeucothoes are the only ones that require acidic soil. Apart from Scarletta, they stay low: place them in front of or at the foot of standard shrubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"exposition-emplacement\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLight \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA woodland shrub in its native region, it grows easily in shade, provided its roots remain cool and moist. Hot afternoon sun bleaches and dries out its leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e partial shade to shade, morning sun tolerated if the growing medium stays moist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e north- or east-facing balcony, shady courtyard, beneath a tree, border at the foot of a wall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness in a pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -18 °C — it stays outdoors in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ericaceous compost, moist, humus-rich and well-drained — never chalky.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eAn hour or two of morning sun is enough to intensify the golden color; in full shade, the foliage becomes more lime green.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts fine roots are just as sensitive to drying out as they are to lime: a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/comprendre-substrats-terreau-billes-argile-perlite\"\u003egrowing medium suitable for ericaceous plants\u003c\/a\u003e retains moisture without becoming waterlogged, and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-vacances-absence-arrosage\"\u003ea few days away in summer\u003c\/a\u003e is worth planning, as a pot that dries out completely causes the leaves to turn brown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular — keep the growing medium consistently moist in spring and summer, and water less often in winter without letting it dry out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e preferably rainwater or low-lime water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e fertilizer for ericaceous plants, in spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e light pruning after flowering to remove damaged branches or maintain a rounded shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepotting:\u003c\/strong\u003e the following spring, into a slightly wider pot, with ericaceous compost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eA layer of pine bark mulch on top of the pot keeps the roots cool and slightly acidifies the growing medium.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDecor ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts golden foliage brightens shady arrangements and pairs well with plants that enjoy the same acidic soil, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-balcon-ombre-guide\"\u003eespecially on a balcony with little sun\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor an arrangement of acid-loving plants,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/camellia-japonica-nuccios-gem-camelia-blanc-dexterieur\"\u003eCamellia 'Nuccio's Gem'\u003c\/a\u003e — they have the same needs for acidic soil and partial shade, while its late-winter white flowers stand out against the golden foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor winter flowering at its base,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/helleborus-orientalis-double-ellen-white-rose-de-careme\"\u003eLenten rose 'Double Ellen White'\u003c\/a\u003e next to it — its white flowers from February to April take over when the foliage is at its greenest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a contrast of textures,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/polystichum-tsussimense-12cm-30cm\"\u003eKorean rock fern\u003c\/a\u003e — its dark green color and fine fronds make the golden, curly leaves stand out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo enhance the pot,\u003c\/strong\u003e choose the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pot-capi-nature-skin-anthracite\"\u003eCapi Nature Skin anthracite pot\u003c\/a\u003e — the dark gray makes the golden color appear brighter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003ePlanted in groups of three in a long planter, it forms a low golden hedge that dresses a railing all year round.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatch the veins:\u003c\/strong\u003e leaves that turn yellow while retaining green veins indicate chlorosis caused by lime, not to be confused with the natural golden color. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/feuilles-jaunes-5-causes-et-solutions\"\u003eYellow leaves\u003c\/a\u003e do not always have the same cause: their appearance helps distinguish between them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut it back if it becomes leggy:\u003c\/strong\u003e in spring, cutting back one-third of the longest stems encourages new orange shoots from the base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtect the pot from winter winds:\u003c\/strong\u003e dry, windy cold browns the evergreen foliage more than frost itself. Against a wall, it gets through winter intact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eLeucothoe axillaris\u003c\/em\u003e 'Curly Gold'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden leucothoe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ericaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e horticultural selection from Europe (the Netherlands), species native to the southeastern United States\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H40 cm | Pot Ø17 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHabit:\u003c\/strong\u003e compact and bushy, slow-growing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 60 cm tall and 40 to 50 cm wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e small, slightly fragrant white bells in April-May\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e partial shade to shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular, substrate always moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ericaceous, acidic, humus-rich and well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -18 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e evergreen, curly and glossy, orange then golden and acid green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic if ingested by animals and children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Graphic \/ Woodland \/ Terrace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach plant is unique: the proportion of orange, golden, and green leaves naturally varies according to the season and the light it receives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57278103322889,"sku":"51639","price":32.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/leucothoe-axillaris-curly-gold-leucothoe-dore-h40-cm-pot-oe17-cm-verdeia-6773664.jpg?v=1791461419"},{"product_id":"leucothoe-axillaris-curly-red-leucothoe-rouge","title":"Leucothoe axillaris 'Curly Red' (Red leucothoe) — H40 cm | Pot Ø17 cm","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"leucothoe-curly-red\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e❤️ Bright red curly young shoots • 🌿 Glossy dark green in summer, purple in winter • 🌼 White bells in April-May • 🌘 Partial shade to shade • ❄️ Hardy to -15 °C • 🪴 Compact habit, ideal for a pot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeucothoe axillaris 'Curly Red'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a small evergreen shrub with curly foliage that changes color with each season. A \u003cstrong\u003ehorticultural selection from Europe (the Netherlands)\u003c\/strong\u003e, bred by the Van Opstal nursery, it brings color all year round to corners in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/mi-ombre\"\u003epartial shade\u003c\/a\u003e, without relying on flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eIn spring, its curly young shoots emerge bright red, then mature to a dark, glossy green. In autumn, the foliage turns red, and in winter it takes on deep purple tones. In April-May, small, lightly scented white bells appear beneath the leaves. Its slow growth keeps it compact, at around 50 to 60 cm tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"varietes-feuillage\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhich colorful foliage shrub should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTen evergreen shrubs from the catalog, chosen for their foliage rather than their flowers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeucothoe 'Curly Red'\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — curly red leaves in spring, dark green in summer and purple in winter. The most changeable throughout the seasons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/leucothoe-scarletta-zeblid-leucothoe-ecarlate\"\u003eLeucothoe Scarletta® 'Zeblid'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — dark red leaves in spring, bright green edged in red, bronze in winter. The largest of the leucothoes, with an arching habit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/leucothoe-fontanesiana-little-flames-leucothoe-flamme\"\u003eLeucothoe 'Little Flames'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — green leaves with flame-red tips in winter, and coppery young shoots. The best suited to a small hedge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/leucothoe-keiskei-burning-love-leucothoe-pourpre\"\u003eLeucothoe 'Burning Love'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — smooth, narrow leaves, burgundy red in spring and purple in winter. The deepest purple, with an arching habit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/leucothoe-fontanesiana-colour-diamond-leucothoe-panache-creme\"\u003eLeucothoe 'Colour Diamond'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — coppery young shoots followed by green leaves edged in cream, turning red in cold weather. The narrowest, ideal for a small pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/leucothoe-fontanesiana-makijaz-leucothoe-panache\"\u003eLeucothoe 'Makijaz'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — green leaves splashed with white, pink in spring, burgundy in winter. The most spreading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/leucothoe-axillaris-curly-gold-leucothoe-dore\"\u003eLeucothoe 'Curly Gold'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — curly golden and acid-green leaves, compact. The brightest in full shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/fatsia-japonica-spider-web-17cm-50cm\"\u003eJapanese aralia 'Spider Web'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — large palmate leaves speckled with white, for partial shade. The most exotic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/euonymus-fortunei-emerald-n-gold-sur-tige\"\u003eEuonymus 'Emerald 'n' Gold' standard\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — small green-and-gold leaves, trained into a ball on a 90 cm standard. The most structured, in sun or partial shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/photinia-fraseri-little-red-robin-sur-tige\"\u003ePhotinia 'Little Red Robin' standard\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — bright red young shoots, on a 90 cm standard. The most colorful in spring, for a sunny exposure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeucothoes are the only ones that require acidic soil. Apart from Scarletta, they stay low: place them in front of or at the foot of standard shrubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"exposition-emplacement\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLight \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA woodland shrub in its native region, the southeastern United States, it grows easily in shade as long as its roots stay cool. Afternoon sun dries out its leaves in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e partial shade to shade, with morning sun tolerated if the substrate stays moist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e north- or east-facing balcony, shaded courtyard, at the foot of a tree, or by the entrance to the home.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness in a pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -15 °C — it can stay outdoors in winter, sheltered from cold winds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ericaceous, moist, humus-rich and well-drained soil — never chalky.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eCold weather intensifies its winter purple: a spot exposed to fresh air but sheltered from the wind produces the deepest shades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts fine roots must never dry out: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/test-du-doigt-la-methode-infaillible-pour-savoir-quand-arroser-vos-plantes\"\u003etesting the substrate with your finger\u003c\/a\u003e twice a week in summer is enough to identify the right time, while \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/pointes-bords-bruns-feuilles-causes-solutions\"\u003ebrowning leaf tips\u003c\/a\u003e indicate that the pot has stayed too dry or received too much sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular — keep the substrate consistently moist in spring and summer, and water less frequently in winter without letting it dry out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e preferably rainwater or low-lime water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e fertilizer for ericaceous plants, in spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e light, after flowering, to maintain a rounded shape — each cut triggers new red shoots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepotting:\u003c\/strong\u003e the following spring, into a slightly wider pot, using ericaceous soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eA layer of pine bark mulch on top of the pot helps retain moisture and slightly acidifies the substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDecor ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts spring red and winter purple make a colorful backdrop for shade plants and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/quelles-plantes-pour-mon-balcon-le-guide-par-exposition\"\u003ebalcony plants suited to the same exposure\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor an arrangement of acid-loving plants,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/camellia-japonica-nuccios-gem-camelia-blanc-dexterieur\"\u003eCamellia 'Nuccio's Gem'\u003c\/a\u003e — they have the same acidic soil requirements, and its late-winter white flowers stand out against the purple foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor Christmas flowering,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/helleborus-niger-christmas-carol-rose-de-noel\"\u003eChristmas rose 'Christmas Carol'\u003c\/a\u003e next to it — its pure white flowers open when the leucothoe takes on its winter colors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo brighten the base,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/carex-morrowii-ice-dance-herbe-du-japon-panachee\"\u003eCarex 'Ice Dance'\u003c\/a\u003e at the edge of the pot — its cream edging brightens the dark green of summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo enhance the pot,\u003c\/strong\u003e choose the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pot-capi-nature-groove-taupe\"\u003etaupe Capi Nature Groove pot\u003c\/a\u003e — its warm color complements the red and purple without competing with them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003ePaired with 'Curly Gold' in the same planter, it creates a red and gold contrast in spring, and purple and acid green in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrune to bring back the red:\u003c\/strong\u003e red shoots emerge after each pruning. Cutting back a few branches in May, after flowering, encourages a second flush of young, colorful leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtect the pot from winter winds:\u003c\/strong\u003e below -15 °C or in icy winds, move it closer to a wall or wrap the pot in a winter protection fleece. A winter balcony is easy to create with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-resistantes-froid-guide\"\u003ecold-hardy plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDon't worry about the purple:\u003c\/strong\u003e foliage that darkens in winter is a normal reaction to the cold, not a sign of disease. It turns green again in spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eLeucothoe axillaris\u003c\/em\u003e 'Curly Red'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red leucothoe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ericaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e horticultural selection from Europe (the Netherlands), species native to the southeastern United States\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H40 cm | Pot Ø17 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e compact and bushy, slow-growing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 to 60 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e small, slightly fragrant white bells, in April-May\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e partial shade to shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular, keep the substrate moist at all times\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ericaceous soil, acidic, rich in humus and well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -15 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e evergreen, curly and glossy, red then dark green, purple in winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic if ingested by animals and children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Graphic \/ Woodland \/ Terrace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach plant is unique: the proportion of red shoots and the intensity of its winter purple naturally vary according to the season and the light it receives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57278103355657,"sku":"51641","price":32.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/leucothoe-axillaris-curly-red-leucothoe-rouge-h40-cm-pot-oe17-cm-verdeia-7528354.jpg?v=1791461420"},{"product_id":"leucothoe-fontanesiana-makijaz-leucothoe-panache","title":"Leucothoe fontanesiana 'Makijaz' (Variegated leucothoe) — H45 cm | Pot Ø17 cm","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"leucothoe-makijaz\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🌸 Pink new growth • 🌿 Green leaves splashed with white • 🍇 Burgundy hues in winter • 🌘 Partial shade to shade • ❄️ Hardy to -23 °C • 🪴 Low, spreading habit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeucothoe fontanesiana 'Makijaz'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a low, spreading evergreen shrub grown for its variegated foliage, which changes color throughout the seasons. A \u003cstrong\u003ehorticultural selection from Europe (Poland)\u003c\/strong\u003e, it dresses \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plantes-balcon-ombre\"\u003eshady balconies\u003c\/a\u003e in bright foliage all year round, where most variegated plants lose their color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eIts long, pointed leaves, 6 to 10 cm long, emerge pink in spring, then turn green, splashed and marbled with white, with a different pattern on each leaf. In autumn and winter, they take on burgundy and purple hues. In April-May, hanging clusters of slightly fragrant white bells appear at the tips of the branches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"varietes-feuillage\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhich shrub with colorful foliage should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTen evergreen shrubs from the catalog, chosen for their foliage rather than their flowers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeucothoe 'Makijaz'\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — green leaves splashed with white, pink in spring and burgundy in winter. The most spreading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/leucothoe-scarletta-zeblid-leucothoe-ecarlate\"\u003eLeucothoe Scarletta® 'Zeblid'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — dark red leaves in spring, glossy green edged in red, bronze in winter. The largest of the leucothoes, with an arching habit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/leucothoe-fontanesiana-little-flames-leucothoe-flamme\"\u003eLeucothoe 'Little Flames'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — green leaves with flame-red tips in winter and coppery new growth. The best suited to a small hedge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/leucothoe-keiskei-burning-love-leucothoe-pourpre\"\u003eLeucothoe 'Burning Love'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — smooth, narrow leaves, burgundy-red in spring and purple in winter. The deepest purple, with an arching habit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/leucothoe-fontanesiana-colour-diamond-leucothoe-panache-creme\"\u003eLeucothoe 'Colour Diamond'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — coppery new growth followed by green leaves edged in cream, turning red in cold weather. The narrowest, ideal for a small pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/leucothoe-axillaris-curly-red-leucothoe-rouge\"\u003eLeucothoe 'Curly Red'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — curly red leaves in spring, dark green in summer, purple in winter. The most changeable throughout the seasons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/leucothoe-axillaris-curly-gold-leucothoe-dore\"\u003eLeucothoe 'Curly Gold'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — curly golden and lime-green leaves, compact. The brightest in full shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/fatsia-japonica-spider-web-17cm-50cm\"\u003eJapanese aralia 'Spider Web'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — large palmate leaves speckled with white, for partial shade. The most exotic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/euonymus-fortunei-emerald-n-gold-sur-tige\"\u003eEuonymus 'Emerald 'n' Gold' standard\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — small green and gold leaves, trained into a ball on a 90 cm stem. The most structured, in sun or partial shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/photinia-fraseri-little-red-robin-sur-tige\"\u003ePhotinia 'Little Red Robin' standard\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — bright red young shoots, on a 90 cm stem. The most colorful in spring, for a sunny position.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeucothoes are the only ones that require acidic soil. Apart from Scarletta, they remain low-growing: place them in front of or at the base of standard shrubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"exposition-emplacement\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLight \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis species grows in the moist undergrowth of the southeastern United States: it prefers dappled light, while afternoon sun scorches the white parts of its leaves, which are more delicate than the green parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e partial shade to shade, with filtered light ideal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e north-facing balcony, shaded courtyard, edge of a planter, base of a tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness in a pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -23 °C — it can stay outdoors in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ericaceous, moist, humus-rich and well-drained soil — never chalky.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIts branches arch and trail slightly: along the edge of a planter or low wall, they spill over and soften the container's edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts shallow roots must never dry out: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/test-du-doigt-la-methode-infaillible-pour-savoir-quand-arroser-vos-plantes\"\u003etesting the growing medium with your finger\u003c\/a\u003e helps identify the right time, while an \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/comprendre-substrats-terreau-billes-argile-perlite\"\u003eacidic, well-draining growing medium\u003c\/a\u003e prevents stagnant water, which it tolerates poorly in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular — keep the growing medium moist in spring and summer, watering less often in winter without letting it dry out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e preferably rainwater or lime-free water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e fertilizer for ericaceous plants, in spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e light, after flowering, cutting the oldest branches at the base to maintain an airy shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepotting:\u003c\/strong\u003e the following spring, in a pot wider than it is deep, using ericaceous compost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eA pine bark mulch on top of the pot keeps the soil cool and slightly acidifies the growing medium.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDecor ideas \u0026amp; plant combinations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts variegated foliage brings brightness to dark corners: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-balcon-ombre-guide\"\u003eon a balcony with little sun\u003c\/a\u003e, it replaces flowers all year round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a touch of pink,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/helleborus-orientalis-double-ellen-pink-rose-de-careme\"\u003e'Double Ellen Pink' Lenten rose \u003c\/a\u003enearby — its pale pink flowers from February to April complement the pink young shoots of the leucothoe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor an arrangement of acid-loving plants,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/camellia-japonica-nuccios-gem-camelia-blanc-dexterieur\"\u003eCamellia 'Nuccio's Gem'\u003c\/a\u003e — they have the same acidic soil requirements, and its white flowers echo the white of the variegation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a contrast of textures,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/polystichum-tsussimense-12cm-30cm\"\u003eKorean rock fern\u003c\/a\u003e — its solid dark green makes the white variegation stand out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo enhance the pot,\u003c\/strong\u003e choose the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pot-capi-nature-skin-anthracite\"\u003eCapi Nature Skin anthracite pot\u003c\/a\u003e — the dark gray makes the white leaves appear brighter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eA branch cut in winter, with burgundy and white hues, lasts several weeks in a vase as part of a seasonal bouquet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrune branches that have turned green again:\u003c\/strong\u003e on a variegated shrub, a completely green branch is more vigorous and eventually takes over. Remove it at the base as soon as it appears.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDon't confuse variegation with chlorosis:\u003c\/strong\u003e natural white forms distinct splashes, whereas lime-induced chlorosis yellows the leaf between green veins. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/feuilles-jaunes-5-causes-et-solutions\"\u003eYellow leaves\u003c\/a\u003e do not always have the same cause: their appearance helps tell the difference.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGive it room to spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e it spreads more than it grows tall. In a shared planter, leave 30 cm between it and its neighbors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eLeucothoe fontanesiana\u003c\/em\u003e 'Makijaz'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Variegated leucothoe, drooping leucothoe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ericaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e horticultural selection from Europe (Poland), species native to the southeastern United States\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions on delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e H45 cm | Pot Ø17 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e low, spreading, with slightly arching branches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 to 50 cm tall, 65 to 80 cm wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e hanging clusters of slightly fragrant white bells, in April-May\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e partial shade to shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular, keep the substrate consistently moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ericaceous, acidic, humus-rich and well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -23 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e evergreen, green variegated with white, pink in spring, burgundy in winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic if ingested by animals and children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Graphic \/ Woodland \/ Terrace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach plant is unique: the variegation pattern differs from one leaf to another, and the intensity of the pink and burgundy varies depending on the season and the light it receives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57278103388425,"sku":"51643","price":32.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/leucothoe-fontanesiana-makijaz-leucothoe-panache-h45-cm-pot-oe17-cm-verdeia-5677745.jpg?v=1791544639"},{"product_id":"leucothoe-fontanesiana-colour-diamond-leucothoe-panache-creme","title":"Leucothoe fontanesiana 'Colour Diamond' (Cream-variegated leucothoe) — H45 cm | Pot Ø17 cm","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"leucothoe-colour-diamond\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e💎 Coppery young shoots edged in cream • 🌿 Green leaves edged in cream • ❤️ Red hues in cold weather • 🌘 Partial shade to shade • ❄️ Hardy down to -23 °C • 🪴 Compact, narrow habit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeucothoe fontanesiana 'Colour Diamond'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a small evergreen shrub with cream-variegated foliage that changes color through the seasons. \u003cstrong\u003eDerived from a species native to the damp woodlands of the southeastern United States\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is suited to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plantes-terrasse-ombragee\"\u003eshady terraces\u003c\/a\u003e where space is limited, thanks to its narrow habit and slow growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eIts slender, pointed leaves, 6 to 8 cm long, emerge coppery and edged in creamy white, then mature to green edged in cream. When cold weather arrives, the foliage turns red. In May, clusters of slightly scented creamy-white bells hang from the tips of the branches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"varietes-feuillage\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhich colorful-leaved shrub should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTen evergreen shrubs from the catalog, chosen for their foliage rather than their flowers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeucothoe 'Colour Diamond'\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — coppery young shoots followed by green leaves edged in cream, turning red in cold weather. The narrowest, ideal for a small pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/leucothoe-scarletta-zeblid-leucothoe-ecarlate\"\u003eLeucothoe Scarletta® 'Zeblid'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — dark red leaves in spring, glossy green edged in red, bronze in winter. The largest of the leucothoes, with an arching habit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/leucothoe-fontanesiana-little-flames-leucothoe-flamme\"\u003eLeucothoe 'Little Flames'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — green leaves with flame-red tips in winter and coppery young shoots. The best suited to a small hedge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/leucothoe-keiskei-burning-love-leucothoe-pourpre\"\u003eLeucothoe 'Burning Love'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — smooth, narrow leaves, burgundy-red in spring and purple in winter. The deepest purple, with an arching habit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/leucothoe-fontanesiana-makijaz-leucothoe-panache\"\u003eLeucothoe 'Makijaz'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — green leaves splashed with white, pink in spring, burgundy in winter. The most spreading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/leucothoe-axillaris-curly-red-leucothoe-rouge\"\u003eLeucothoe 'Curly Red'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — curly red leaves in spring, dark green in summer, purple in winter. The most changeable through the seasons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/leucothoe-axillaris-curly-gold-leucothoe-dore\"\u003eLeucothoe 'Curly Gold'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — curly golden and acid-green leaves, compact. The brightest in deep shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/fatsia-japonica-spider-web-17cm-50cm\"\u003eJapanese aralia 'Spider Web'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — large palmate leaves speckled with white, for partial shade. The most exotic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/euonymus-fortunei-emerald-n-gold-sur-tige\"\u003eEuonymus 'Emerald 'n' Gold' standard\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — small green-and-gold leaves, trained into a ball on a 90 cm standard. The most structured, in sun or partial shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/photinia-fraseri-little-red-robin-sur-tige\"\u003ePhotinia 'Little Red Robin' standard\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — bright red young shoots, on a 90 cm standard. The most colorful in spring, for a sunny exposure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeucothoes are the only ones that require acidic soil. Except for Scarletta, they stay low: place them in front of or at the base of standard shrubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"exposition-emplacement\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLight \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA woodland plant, it prefers dappled light and is just as sensitive to drought as to heatwaves: afternoon sun scorches the cream edges of its leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e partial shade to shade, with filtered light ideal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e small north- or east-facing balcony, shaded windowsill, entrance, inner courtyard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness in a pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -23 °C — it remains outdoors in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ericaceous, moist, humus-rich and well-drained soil — never chalky or clayey.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eOn a balcony exposed to the dry cold of winter, its leaves take on their most pronounced red hues.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt does not tolerate its pot drying out: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/test-du-doigt-la-methode-infaillible-pour-savoir-quand-arroser-vos-plantes\"\u003etesting the substrate with your finger\u003c\/a\u003e in summer lets you water before the leaves wilt, and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-vacances-absence-arrosage\"\u003ebeing away for a few days\u003c\/a\u003e needs planning ahead during hot spells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular — keep the substrate consistently moist in spring and summer, water less frequently in winter without letting it dry out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e preferably rainwater or low-lime water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e fertilizer for ericaceous plants, in spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e rarely necessary — remove damaged branches after flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepotting:\u003c\/strong\u003e every two to three years, in spring, in ericaceous soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eA pine bark mulch on top of the pot helps retain moisture and slightly acidifies the substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDecor ideas \u0026amp; plant combinations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts cream variegation brightens dark corners without taking up space, and pairs well with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/quelles-plantes-pour-mon-balcon-le-guide-par-exposition\"\u003ebalcony plants suited to the same exposure\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a palette of whites,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/helleborus-orientalis-double-ellen-white-rose-de-careme\"\u003e'Double Ellen White' Lenten rose \u003c\/a\u003enearby — its snow-white flowers from February to April echo the cream of the leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a contrast of textures,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/polystichum-tsussimense-12cm-30cm\"\u003eKorean fern\u003c\/a\u003e — its solid dark green makes the cream margins stand out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a foliage planter,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/carex-morrowii-ice-dance-herbe-du-japon-panachee\"\u003eCarex 'Ice Dance'\u003c\/a\u003e at the edge — its cream edging echoes the variegation, with fine leaves that cascade down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo enhance the pot,\u003c\/strong\u003e choose the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pot-capi-nature-groove-taupe\"\u003eCapi Nature Groove taupe pot\u003c\/a\u003e — its warm shade echoes the coppery color of the young shoots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIts narrow growth habit allows you to line three up in a 60 cm planter for an evergreen border.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut back branches that have turned green again:\u003c\/strong\u003e a completely green branch is more vigorous than the variegated ones and will eventually take over. Remove it at the base as soon as it appears.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDon't worry about the winter red:\u003c\/strong\u003e it is a normal reaction to the cold, and the foliage turns green again in spring. It forms the basis of a winter balcony featuring \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-resistantes-froid-guide\"\u003ecold-hardy plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtect it from heatwaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e above 30 °C, move the pot into full shade to prevent the cream margins from turning brown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eLeucothoe fontanesiana\u003c\/em\u003e 'Colour Diamond'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Variegated leucothoe, drooping leucothoe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ericaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e horticultural selection, species native to the southeastern United States\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions on delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e H45 cm | Pot Ø17 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e compact, dense and narrow, slow-growing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 50 cm tall, 30 to 40 cm wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e clusters of slightly fragrant creamy-white bell-shaped flowers in May\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e partial shade to shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular, keep the substrate consistently moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ericaceous, acidic, humus-rich and well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -23 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e evergreen, coppery then green with cream margins, red in cold weather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic to animals and children if ingested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Graphic \/ Woodland \/ Patio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach plant is unique: the width of the cream margins and the intensity of the winter red naturally vary depending on the season and the light it receives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57278103421193,"sku":"51645","price":32.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/leucothoe-fontanesiana-colour-diamond-leucothoe-panache-creme-h45-cm-pot-oe17-cm-verdeia-2265193.jpg?v=1791544639"},{"product_id":"leucothoe-keiskei-burning-love-leucothoe-pourpre","title":"Leucothoe keiskei 'Burning Love' (Purple leucothoe) — H45 cm | Pot Ø17 cm","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"leucothoe-burning-love\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e❤️ Burgundy-red young shoots • 🌿 Dark, glossy green in summer • 🍇 Deep purple from autumn through winter • 🌘 Partial shade to shade • ❄️ Hardy to -20 °C • 🪴 Arching habit, ideal in a pot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeucothoe keiskei 'Burning Love'\u003c\/strong\u003e is an evergreen shrub with long, narrow leaves that shift from burgundy red to dark green and then purple throughout the year. A \u003cstrong\u003ehorticultural selection from Europe (the Netherlands)\u003c\/strong\u003e, discovered by Ron van Opstal at his nursery in Zundert, it is one of the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/rustiques-resistantes\"\u003ehardy plants\u003c\/a\u003e in the catalog that retain their color in the depths of winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eIts pointed, smooth, highly glossy leaves, 5 to 10 cm long, emerge burgundy red in spring, turn dark green in summer, then regain deep purple tones from autumn to the end of winter. Its branches arch slightly, and small white bells hang in clusters in early summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"varietes-feuillage\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhich colorful-leaved shrub should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTen evergreen shrubs from the catalog, chosen for their foliage rather than their flowers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeucothoe 'Burning Love'\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — smooth, narrow leaves, burgundy red in spring, purple in winter. The deepest purple, with an arching habit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/leucothoe-scarletta-zeblid-leucothoe-ecarlate\"\u003eLeucothoe Scarletta® 'Zeblid'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — dark red leaves in spring, glossy green edged in red, bronze in winter. The largest of the leucothoes, with an arching habit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/leucothoe-fontanesiana-little-flames-leucothoe-flamme\"\u003eLeucothoe 'Little Flames'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — green leaves with flame-red tips in winter, coppery young shoots. The best suited to a small hedge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/leucothoe-fontanesiana-colour-diamond-leucothoe-panache-creme\"\u003eLeucothoe 'Colour Diamond'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — coppery young shoots followed by green leaves edged in cream, turning red in cold weather. The narrowest, ideal for a small pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/leucothoe-fontanesiana-makijaz-leucothoe-panache\"\u003eLeucothoe 'Makijaz'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — green leaves splashed with white, pink in spring, burgundy in winter. The most spreading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/leucothoe-axillaris-curly-red-leucothoe-rouge\"\u003eLeucothoe 'Curly Red'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — curly red leaves in spring, dark green in summer, purple in winter. The most changeable through the seasons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/leucothoe-axillaris-curly-gold-leucothoe-dore\"\u003eLeucothoe 'Curly Gold'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — curly golden and acid-green leaves, compact. The brightest in deep shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/fatsia-japonica-spider-web-17cm-50cm\"\u003eJapanese aralia 'Spider Web'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — large palmate leaves speckled with white, for partial shade. The most exotic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/euonymus-fortunei-emerald-n-gold-sur-tige\"\u003eEuonymus 'Emerald 'n' Gold' standard\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — small green and gold leaves, trained into a ball on a 90 cm standard. The most structured, in sun or partial shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/photinia-fraseri-little-red-robin-sur-tige\"\u003ePhotinia 'Little Red Robin' standard\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — bright red young shoots, on a 90 cm standard. The most colorful in spring, for a sunny position.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeucothoes are the only ones that require acidic soil. Apart from Scarletta, they stay low: place them in front of or at the base of standard shrubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"exposition-emplacement\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLight \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt likes soft light and tolerates morning sun, which intensifies the red of the young shoots. The scorching afternoon sun, however, dries out its leaves in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e partial shade to shade, morning sun tolerated if the substrate stays moist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e east-facing terrace, north-facing balcony, entrance to the home, edge of a walkway.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness in a pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -20 °C — it stays outdoors in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ericaceous compost, moist, humus-rich and well-drained — never chalky.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe more soft light it receives, the darker its winter purple becomes; in full shade, it stays green for longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all leucothoes, it needs moist, acidic soil: a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/comprendre-substrats-terreau-billes-argile-perlite\"\u003esubstrate suited to ericaceous plants\u003c\/a\u003e retains moisture without becoming waterlogged, while \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/pointes-bords-bruns-feuilles-causes-solutions\"\u003eleaf tips turning brown\u003c\/a\u003e in summer indicate that the pot has become too dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular — keep the substrate moist in spring and summer, watering less often in winter without letting it dry out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e preferably rainwater or low-lime water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e fertilizer for ericaceous plants, in spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e light, after flowering — each cut encourages new burgundy-red shoots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepotting:\u003c\/strong\u003e the following spring, into a slightly wider pot, using ericaceous compost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eA layer of pine bark mulch on top of the pot keeps the roots cool and slightly acidifies the substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDecor ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts winter purple provides a dark backdrop for the pale flowers of the cold season, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-balcon-ombre-guide\"\u003eespecially on a balcony with little sun\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor Christmas blooms,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/helleborus-niger-christmas-carol-rose-de-noel\"\u003e'Christmas Carol' Christmas rose \u003c\/a\u003ealongside it — its pure white flowers stand out against the purple foliage from November to March.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo brighten the base,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/carex-morrowii-ice-dance-herbe-du-japon-panachee\"\u003eCarex 'Ice Dance'\u003c\/a\u003e at the edge of the pot — its cream-colored edge contrasts with the burgundy leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a contrast of textures,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/polystichum-tsussimense-12cm-30cm\"\u003eKorean fern\u003c\/a\u003e — its fine green fronds soften the smooth, glossy leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo enhance the pot,\u003c\/strong\u003e choose the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pot-capi-nature-groove-taupe\"\u003eCapi Nature Groove taupe pot\u003c\/a\u003e — its light color makes the purple stand out, whereas a dark pot would dull it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIts purple branches, cut in winter, last for several weeks in a vase and replace the foliage in a festive bouquet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrune in May for a second flush of red:\u003c\/strong\u003e shortening a few branches just after flowering encourages new burgundy shoots to emerge in early summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDon't worry about the purple color:\u003c\/strong\u003e foliage that darkens in autumn is a normal reaction to the cold, not a lack of water or a disease. It turns green again in spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGive it as a Valentine's Day gift:\u003c\/strong\u003e its name and purple foliage in February make it a gift that lasts longer than a bouquet. Every occasion has its plant, depending on the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-a-offrir-symbolique-et-signification\"\u003emeaning of gift plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eLeucothoe keiskei\u003c\/em\u003e 'Burning Love' ('Opstal50')\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Purple leucothoe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ericaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e horticultural selection from Europe (the Netherlands), species native to Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions on delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e H45 cm | Pot Ø17 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHabit:\u003c\/strong\u003e bushy, slightly arching branches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60 to 75 cm tall, 40 to 50 cm wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e small white bell-shaped flowers in hanging clusters, in early summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e partial shade to shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular, substrate always moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ericaceous, acidic, humus-rich, and well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -20 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e evergreen, smooth and glossy, burgundy then dark green, purple in winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic if ingested by animals and children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Graphic \/ Woodland \/ Patio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach plant is unique: the proportion of red, green, and purple leaves naturally varies depending on the season and the light it receives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57278103453961,"sku":"51647","price":32.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/leucothoe-keiskei-burning-love-leucothoe-pourpre-h45-cm-pot-oe17-cm-verdeia-1850619.jpg?v=1791544650"},{"product_id":"leucothoe-fontanesiana-little-flames-leucothoe-flamme","title":"Leucothoe fontanesiana 'Little Flames' (Flame leucothoe) — H40 cm | Pot Ø17 cm","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"leucothoe-little-flames\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🔥 Flame-red tips in winter • 🍂 Coppery young leaves • 🌿 Glossy green in summer • 🌘 Partial shade to shade • ❄️ Hardy down to -20 °C • 🪴 Compact, narrow habit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeucothoe fontanesiana 'Little Flames'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a small evergreen shrub whose branch tips blaze red when the cold arrives. \u003cstrong\u003eA European horticultural selection (the Netherlands)\u003c\/strong\u003e, developed by the Van Opstal nursery, it is one of the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/mini-arbustes-vivaces-urbaines\"\u003emini shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e in the catalog designed for small spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eIts long, pointed leaves, 6 to 10 cm long, emerge coppery in spring before maturing to glossy green. In autumn and winter, the tips of the branches turn red and glossy purple, like little flames above the green foliage. In May, short clusters of slightly fragrant creamy-white bells hang from the ends of the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"varietes-feuillage\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhich colorful-leaved shrub should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTen evergreen shrubs from the catalog, chosen for their foliage rather than their flowers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeucothoe 'Little Flames'\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — green leaves with flame-red tips in winter and coppery new growth. The best suited to a small hedge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/leucothoe-scarletta-zeblid-leucothoe-ecarlate\"\u003eLeucothoe Scarletta® 'Zeblid'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — dark red leaves in spring, glossy green edged in red, bronze in winter. The largest of the leucothoes, with an arching habit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/leucothoe-keiskei-burning-love-leucothoe-pourpre\"\u003eLeucothoe 'Burning Love'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — smooth, narrow leaves, burgundy red in spring, purple in winter. The deepest purple, with an arching habit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/leucothoe-fontanesiana-colour-diamond-leucothoe-panache-creme\"\u003eLeucothoe 'Colour Diamond'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — coppery new growth followed by green leaves edged in cream, turning red in cold weather. The narrowest, ideal for a small pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/leucothoe-fontanesiana-makijaz-leucothoe-panache\"\u003eLeucothoe 'Makijaz'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — green leaves splashed with white, pink in spring, burgundy in winter. The most spreading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/leucothoe-axillaris-curly-red-leucothoe-rouge\"\u003eLeucothoe 'Curly Red'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — curly red leaves in spring, dark green in summer, purple in winter. The most changeable through the seasons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/leucothoe-axillaris-curly-gold-leucothoe-dore\"\u003eLeucothoe 'Curly Gold'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — curly golden and acid-green leaves, compact. The brightest in full shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/fatsia-japonica-spider-web-17cm-50cm\"\u003eJapanese aralia 'Spider Web'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — large white-speckled palmate leaves, for partial shade. The most exotic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/euonymus-fortunei-emerald-n-gold-sur-tige\"\u003eEuonymus 'Emerald 'n' Gold' standard\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — small green and gold leaves, trained into a ball on a 90 cm standard. The most structured, in sun or partial shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/photinia-fraseri-little-red-robin-sur-tige\"\u003ePhotinia 'Little Red Robin' standard\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — bright red young shoots, on a 90 cm standard. The most colorful in spring, for a sunny position.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeucothoes are the only ones that require acidic soil. Apart from Scarletta, they stay low: place them in front of or at the base of standard shrubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"exposition-emplacement\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eExposure \u0026amp; position\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike other leucothoes, it grows naturally in damp woodland: it likes soft light, and its roots must remain cool. Hot summer sun dries out its leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e partial shade to shade; morning sun is acceptable if the substrate remains moist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e small north- or east-facing balcony, along a path, or in a planter along a railing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness in a pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -20 °C - it stays outdoors in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ericaceous compost, moist, light and well drained — never chalky or clayey.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe red tips are more vivid in a position that receives morning sun in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt tolerates neither drought nor standing water: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/test-du-doigt-la-methode-infaillible-pour-savoir-quand-arroser-vos-plantes\"\u003etesting the substrate with your finger\u003c\/a\u003e indicates when to water, and a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-vacances-absence-arrosage\"\u003efew days away in summer\u003c\/a\u003e should be planned so the pot does not dry out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular — keep the substrate consistently moist in spring and summer, and water less often in winter without letting it dry out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e preferably rainwater or limescale-free water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e fertilizer for ericaceous plants in spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e light pruning after flowering to maintain a dense shape or form a small hedge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepotting:\u003c\/strong\u003e the following spring, into a slightly wider pot, using ericaceous compost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eA pine bark mulch on top of the pot helps retain moisture and slightly acidifies the substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDecor ideas \u0026amp; plant combinations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts red tips add warmth to winter arrangements, alongside \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/quelles-plantes-pour-mon-balcon-le-guide-par-exposition\"\u003ebalcony plants suited to the same exposure\u003c\/a\u003e that flower in the same season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a winter planter,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/helleborus-nigercors-diamonfire-rose-de-noel\"\u003eChristmas rose 'Diamonfire'\u003c\/a\u003e alongside it — its cream-white clusters on red stems echo the red tips of the leucothoe from December to March.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo brighten the base,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/carex-morrowii-ice-dance-herbe-du-japon-panachee\"\u003eCarex 'Ice Dance'\u003c\/a\u003e at the edge of the pot — its cream margin brightens the green foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a contrast of textures,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/polystichum-tsussimense-12cm-30cm\"\u003eKorean rock fern\u003c\/a\u003e — its delicate fronds soften the long, pointed leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo enhance the pot,\u003c\/strong\u003e choose the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pot-capi-nature-skin-anthracite\"\u003eCapi Nature Skin anthracite pot\u003c\/a\u003e — the dark gray makes the red tips stand out in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003ePlanted three to a 60 cm planter, they form a low evergreen hedge that turns red every winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDon't worry about the winter red color:\u003c\/strong\u003e it is a normal reaction to the cold, not a disease. The tips turn green again in spring when the new coppery shoots appear. It forms the basis of a winter balcony featuring \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-resistantes-froid-guide\"\u003ecold-hardy plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a dense hedge, pinch in spring:\u003c\/strong\u003e shortening the tips of young shoots by a few centimeters encourages the plant to branch from the base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtect the pot from dry winds:\u003c\/strong\u003e cold wind dries out evergreen foliage more than frost. Against a wall or solid railing, it will make it through winter intact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eLeucothoe fontanesiana\u003c\/em\u003e 'Little Flames'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flame leucothoe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ericaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e horticultural selection from Europe (the Netherlands), species native to the southeastern United States\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions on delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e H40 cm | Pot Ø17 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e compact, dense and narrow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 50 cm tall, 30 to 40 cm wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e short clusters of slightly fragrant cream-white bell-shaped flowers, in May\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e partial shade to shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular, substrate always moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ericaceous, acidic, humus-rich and well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -20 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e evergreen, coppery then glossy green, red tips in winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic to animals and children if ingested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Graphic \/ Woodland \/ Terrace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach plant is unique: the extent and intensity of the red tips naturally vary depending on the season and the light it receives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57278103486729,"sku":"51649","price":32.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/leucothoe-fontanesiana-little-flames-leucothoe-flamme-h40-cm-pot-oe17-cm-verdeia-9926504.jpg?v=1791544641"},{"product_id":"leucothoe-scarletta-zeblid-leucothoe-ecarlate","title":"Leucothoe Scarletta® 'Zeblid' (Scarlet leucothoe) — H45 cm | Pot Ø17 cm","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"leucothoe-scarletta\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e❤️ Dark red young leaves • 🌿 Glossy green edged in red • 🍂 Burgundy bronze in winter • 🌘 Partial shade to shade • ❄️ Hardy down to -20 °C • 🏆 Awarded by the Royal Horticultural Society\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeucothoe Scarletta® 'Zeblid'\u003c\/strong\u003e is an evergreen shrub with arching branches, whose foliage changes from dark red to glossy green, then bronze throughout the seasons. \u003cstrong\u003eA horticultural hybrid awarded the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit\u003c\/strong\u003e, a distinction given to the most reliable garden plants, it is the largest of the leucothoes among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plantes-d-exterieur\"\u003eoutdoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eIts young, fine, pointed leaves emerge dark red in spring, then mature to glossy green, often edged in red. In autumn, they take on coppery tones, then burgundy bronze in winter. In late spring, small white bells line the stems. At maturity, it reaches around 1 m in height and spreads even farther.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"varietes-feuillage\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhich shrub with colorful foliage should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTen evergreen shrubs from the catalog, chosen for their foliage rather than their flowers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeucothoe Scarletta® 'Zeblid'\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — dark red leaves in spring, glossy green edged in red, bronze in winter. The largest of the leucothoes, with an arching habit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/leucothoe-fontanesiana-little-flames-leucothoe-flamme\"\u003eLeucothoe 'Little Flames'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — green leaves with flame-red tips in winter, coppery young shoots. The best suited to a small hedge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/leucothoe-keiskei-burning-love-leucothoe-pourpre\"\u003eLeucothoe 'Burning Love'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — smooth, narrow leaves, burgundy red in spring, purple in winter. The deepest purple, with an arching habit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/leucothoe-fontanesiana-colour-diamond-leucothoe-panache-creme\"\u003eLeucothoe 'Colour Diamond'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — coppery young shoots, then green leaves edged in cream, turning red in cold weather. The narrowest, ideal for a small pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/leucothoe-fontanesiana-makijaz-leucothoe-panache\"\u003eLeucothoe 'Makijaz'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — green leaves splashed with white, pink in spring, burgundy in winter. The most spreading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/leucothoe-axillaris-curly-red-leucothoe-rouge\"\u003eLeucothoe 'Curly Red'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — curly red leaves in spring, dark green in summer, purple in winter. The most changeable throughout the seasons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/leucothoe-axillaris-curly-gold-leucothoe-dore\"\u003eLeucothoe 'Curly Gold'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — golden and acid-green curly leaves, compact. The brightest in full shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/fatsia-japonica-spider-web-17cm-50cm\"\u003eJapanese aralia 'Spider Web'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — large palmate leaves speckled with white, for partial shade. The most exotic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/euonymus-fortunei-emerald-n-gold-sur-tige\"\u003eEuonymus 'Emerald 'n' Gold' standard\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — small green-and-gold leaves, trained into a ball on a 90 cm standard. The most structured, in sun or partial shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/photinia-fraseri-little-red-robin-sur-tige\"\u003ePhotinia 'Little Red Robin' standard\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — bright red young shoots, on a 90 cm standard. The most colorful in spring, for a sunny location.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeucothoes are the only ones that require acidic soil. Apart from Scarletta, they stay low: place them in front of or at the base of standard shrubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"exposition-emplacement\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLight \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt grows naturally in woodland: it likes soft light and a location sheltered from the wind, and tolerates morning sun. The sun during the hottest hours, however, scorches its leaves in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e partial shade to shade, morning sun accepted if the substrate stays moist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e north- or east-facing terrace, against a wall, large entrance planter, low hedge in the shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness in a pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -20 °C - it stays outdoors in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ericaceous compost, moist, rich in organic matter and well-drained — never chalky.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIts arching branches droop with age: a raised pot or one placed on a low wall showcases their curve.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all leucothoes, it requires a permanently moist substrate: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/test-du-doigt-la-methode-infaillible-pour-savoir-quand-arroser-vos-plantes\"\u003etesting the substrate with your finger\u003c\/a\u003e indicates when to water, while \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/pointes-bords-bruns-feuilles-causes-solutions\"\u003ebrowning leaf tips\u003c\/a\u003e in summer signal that the pot has stayed too dry or received too much sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular — keep the substrate constantly moist in spring and summer, and water less frequently in winter without letting it dry out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e preferably rainwater or low-lime water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e fertilizer for ericaceous plants, in spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e after flowering, cut the oldest branches back to the base to rejuvenate the clump and encourage new red shoots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepotting:\u003c\/strong\u003e the following spring, then every two years into a wider pot, using ericaceous compost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eA pine bark mulch on top of the pot keeps the soil cool and slightly acidifies the substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDecor ideas \u0026amp; plant combinations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts spring red and winter bronze make it a colorful backdrop for shade plants, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-balcon-ombre-guide\"\u003eespecially on a balcony with little sun\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor an arrangement of acid-loving plants,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/camellia-japonica-nuccios-gem-camelia-blanc-dexterieur\"\u003eCamellia 'Nuccio's Gem'\u003c\/a\u003e — they have the same acidic soil requirements, and its white flowers stand out against the red-edged foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a burgundy color scheme,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/helleborus-orientalis-double-ellen-red-rose-de-careme\"\u003eLenten rose 'Double Ellen Red'\u003c\/a\u003e at its base — its purplish burgundy flowers from February to April echo the winter hues of the foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a contrast of textures,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/polystichum-tsussimense-12cm-30cm\"\u003eKorean rock fern\u003c\/a\u003e — its fine fronds soften the glossy, pointed leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo enhance the pot,\u003c\/strong\u003e choose the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pot-capi-nature-groove-taupe\"\u003etaupe Capi Nature Groove pot\u003c\/a\u003e — its light color makes the red and bronze foliage stand out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIts long arching branches, cut in winter, add volume and bronze tones to a seasonal bouquet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRejuvenate it every two or three years:\u003c\/strong\u003e cutting one-third of the oldest branches back to the base after flowering encourages young dark red shoots to grow from the base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDon't worry about the winter bronze:\u003c\/strong\u003e it is a normal reaction to the cold, not a disease. It forms the basis of a winter balcony featuring \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-resistantes-froid-guide\"\u003ecold-hardy plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMake room for it:\u003c\/strong\u003e delivered at 45 cm, it reaches approximately 1 m within a few years. Repot it gradually into a container at least 40 cm in diameter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eLeucothoe\u003c\/em\u003e Scarletta® 'Zeblid'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scarlet leucothoe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ericaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e horticultural hybrid, genus originating in the woodlands of the southeastern United States\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H45 cm | Pot Ø17 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHabit:\u003c\/strong\u003e bushy, arching branches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 1 m tall, wider than it is high\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e small white bells along the stems, in late spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e partial shade to shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular, substrate always moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ericaceous soil, acidic, humus-rich and well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -20 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e evergreen, dark red then glossy green edged in red, burgundy bronze in winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic if ingested by animals and children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Graphic \/ Woodland \/ Terrace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach plant is unique: the proportion of red leaves and the intensity of the edging naturally vary according to the season and the light it receives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57278103519497,"sku":"51651","price":32.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/leucothoe-scarletta-zeblid-leucothoe-ecarlate-h45-cm-pot-oe17-cm-verdeia-4593348.jpg?v=1791544648"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/collections\/leucothoe-feuillage-colore-pot-balcon-ombre-verdeia.jpg?v=1793118447","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/collections\/leucothoe.oembed","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}