ReJoyce Coast Leucothoe

Leucothoe axillaris 'Rejoyce' PP #30,821

Pronunciation: loo-KOTH-o-ee ax-ILL-ar-iss
SKU #41101
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LIGHT: Partial sun
WATER: Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Moderate growing; reaches 2 to 3 ft. tall and wide.
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Description This showy coastal native from the southeastern U.S. offers a superb alternative to common boxwood or holly, with fantastic blazing red new foliage, white urn-shaped flowers on gracefully arching branches, and brilliant winter color. Perfect for lightly shaded to dappled sun foundation plantings, slopes, and naturalized woodlands. Evergreen.
Bloom Time Spring
Deciduous/Evergreen Evergreen
Special Features Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care
Problems/Solutions Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant
Growth Rate Moderate
Flower Attributes Showy Flowers
Patent Act Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Landscape Use Border, Container, Hedge, Ground Cover, Hillside
Flower Color White
Foliage Color Multicolored
Companion Plants Camellia (Camellia); Azalea (Rhododendron); Holly (Ilex); Astilbe (Astilbe); Oregon Grape Holly (Mahonia); Painted Fern (Athyrium)
Care Instructions Thrives in humus-rich, well-drained soils. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Space 2 ft. apart as groundcover, or closer for faster coverage. Apply an acid fertilizer in early spring; repeat after flowering. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch. Prune to shape in winter.
History Discovered by Greg Joyce, long time nurseryman and proprietor of Edgar Joyce Nursery in southern New Jersey. Introduced by Plants Nouveau. A Monrovia limited release.
Lore Leucothoe is the name of the daughter of Orchamus, king of Babylonia from ancient mythology.
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DescriptionThis showy coastal native from the southeastern U.S. offers a superb alternative to common boxwood or holly, with fantastic blazing red new foliage, white urn-shaped flowers on gracefully arching branches, and brilliant winter color. Perfect for lightly shaded to dappled sun foundation plantings, slopes, and naturalized woodlands. Evergreen.
Bloom TimeSpring
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care
Problems/SolutionsCoastal Exposure, Deer Resistant
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Patent ActAsexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Hedge, Ground Cover, Hillside
Flower ColorWhite
Foliage ColorMulticolored
Companion PlantsCamellia (Camellia); Azalea (Rhododendron); Holly (Ilex); Astilbe (Astilbe); Oregon Grape Holly (Mahonia); Painted Fern (Athyrium)
Care
Care InstructionsThrives in humus-rich, well-drained soils. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Space 2 ft. apart as groundcover, or closer for faster coverage. Apply an acid fertilizer in early spring; repeat after flowering. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch. Prune to shape in winter.
History
HistoryDiscovered by Greg Joyce, long time nurseryman and proprietor of Edgar Joyce Nursery in southern New Jersey. Introduced by Plants Nouveau. A Monrovia limited release.
LoreLeucothoe is the name of the daughter of Orchamus, king of Babylonia from ancient mythology.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.